Plasan Carbon Composites
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Production Associate
DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing
LOCATION: Walker
NEW X
REVISED :
APPROVAL DATE: March 24, 2012
FLSA STATUS: Non exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Fulltime
LAST UPDATE:
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Associate will be required to be multi-skilled and multi-functional in a variety of
manufacturing tasks. It will be expected that the Production Associate will be cross-trained and
become competent in the tasks of Kit-Cut, Lay-Up/Press/De-Mold, Router, Sander, Primer,
Bonder, Finish, Autoclave, and Autoclave Lay-Up
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Follows work instructions to:
o load kit cut table with carbon fiber per specifications.
o operate CNC machine per specifications.
o lay-up composite parts per specifications
o operate press per specifications
o de-mold parts per specifications
o load and unload router per specifications
o load and unload sander per specifications
o load and unload bonder per specifications
o hand buff and sand products to prepare for paint line per specifications
o bag mold after lay-up for use with the autoclave per specifications
o Load and unload paint line per specifications
 Identify imperfections in product by utilizing sight and/or touch
 Ability to understand and properly mix the ad-tech filler
 Ability to safely operate power equipment such as DA orbital sander/buffer.
 Accurately use various types of compounds and sandpapers
 Maintain the Team environment through open communication.
 Must be able to work at a fast pace
 Perform manual and electronic data entry accurately
 Perform housekeeping duties as assigned
 Follow all safety rules and procedures
This should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities by
employees so classified. There may be some variation and/or development of the above duties
and responsibilities without changing the general nature of the job.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 May be required to train others.
 May work closely with engineering in trouble shooting processes.
Plasan Carbon Composites
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May be required to perform some preventative maintenance job duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
 High School diploma or GED required
 Manual dexterity required
 High level of visual acuity
 Good time management skills.
 Excellent attention to detail.
 Commitment to promoting a safe work environment.
 Work well in a team environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Production:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand,
walk, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Production:
An ability to work in a sometimes-chaotic environment with deadlines and time pressure is
important. Flexibility is essential with changing work demands and hours. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and
toxic or caustic chemicals if in the production area of the plant. Work with composites materials
including, but not limited to epoxies and urethanes, along with various fiber reinforcements
including but not limited to carbon fiber and fiberglass. Temperature extremes (hot/cold) are
inherit to the manufacturing environment.