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Filament Wind Helper (Day & Night Shift)

General Plastics & Composites LP · Houston, TXtoday

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $51k (557 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Assist technicians in filament winding composite parts: machine setup, loading, tooling checks, quality checks, and cleanup.

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Why it is interesting. No experience needed to start hands-on composite filament winding alongside experienced technicians

Might not be for you. Physically demanding 10-12 hour shifts standing, with cleaning and chemical exposure

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleAssists with filament winding of composite parts: sets up/strings winder machines, selects winding programs, works around resins and composite materials

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
General manufacturing
Role
Manufacturing / Production

Role details

Job Summary

As a Filament Winder Helper, you will be responsible for assisting with the filament winding of various composite parts. A Filament Winder Helper will work with experienced technicians to perform all aspects of the job such as reading, understanding and completing paperwork, measuring and verify tooling with the use of OD mics and calipers, completing transactions in the system, performing quality checks, selecting the appropriate program for the for the job and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities: Load and unload filament winder machine. Retrieve appropriate tooling for the job. Select and verify filament winder program based on the job. Set up machines. Clean machines. String machines. Complete paperwork as necessary. Remove and replace temporary flooring at workstation. Sweep and Mop floors as required. Labor in/out using data collect. Maintain 5S standards. Move completed parts to staging area. Perform necessary preventative maintenance on equipment. Work closely with other departments to determine priorities. Use of overhead crane. Follow all work procedures for the area. Comply with all safety and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience: Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience

No experience required.

Skills

Basic computer skills. Ability to read and speak English. Basic math skills. Basic knowledge of measuring devices, including calipers, OD micrometers, tape measure, and ruler. Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented. Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Must be able to lift 45lbs. Must be able to wear all required PPE. Must be able to stand for 10-12 hrs per shift. Must be able to work in both hot and cold conditions. Must be able to work around different types of resins and composite materials. Must be able to work around chemicals and solvents such as acetone, releasing agents and various cleaning supplies.

QHSE Responsibilities: At GP&C, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibility in all aspects of our operations. We believe that the well-being of our employees, the quality of our products/services, and our environmental stewardship are integral to our success. We expect all employees to adhere to our QHSE protocols and actively participate in contributing to our growing QHSE culture as well as taking pride in their work and continuously seek ways to improve processes and deliverables.

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Common questions

Where is the Filament Wind Helper (Day & Night Shift) role at General Plastics & Composites LP based?

This role is based in Houston, TX.

What degree is required for the Filament Wind Helper (Day & Night Shift) role at General Plastics & Composites LP?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Filament Wind Helper (Day & Night Shift) role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Filament Wind Helper (Day & Night Shift) role work with?

composite materials, resins.