Job Description :

The Composite Tooling Technician is responsible for the production ready state of all tooling; including masters, moulds, jigs, fixtures, templates and production aides.  The incumbent will also provide recommendations for safety improvements, cost savings and new tooling initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Production - Tooling Readiness

Maintain surfaces of layup tools by sanding and sealing.

Replacing Tool Tec as required.

Replacing bushings, locating pins, threaded inserts, vacuum lines, etc. as required.

Maintain tooling per PM Work Orders and production requirements.

Production - Tooling Development & Implementation

Update new tooling information and PM schedule in the PM Program.

Update and maintain master tooling list.

Participate in tooling design reviews for outsourcing projects to ensure AHCA standards are followed.

Participate in new product / part introduction (composite) to ensure all AHCA manufacturing needs are met (tolerances, dimensions, quality, OTD).

Continuous Improvement

Support and participate in all Continuous Improvement initiatives of AHCA

New Business

Participate in team reviews of new business or revisions to existing business.

Review parameters of new business or changes to existing business and their overall effect on the current equipment and its capability.

EDUCATION

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

Working experience in a manufacturing environment

Minimum five years’ experience in a technical field

Experience in aerospace or automotive required

Composite assembly & bonding experience

Core cutting experience

Experience using autoclaves, curing ovens, thermal presses

Experience with composite layup (pre-preg and wet layup) & vacuum bagging processes

Experience with part surface preparation, priming and painting

Metal & wood working experience

Pattern and template making

5S Principles and Practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITIES

Attention to detail

Follows rigor and standards

Accountable

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to handle multiple projects / tasks and multiple customers

Service mindedness

Mechanical aptitude

Drawing / blueprint reading

Proper use of measuring devices – calipers, verniers, height gauges, etc.

The ability to read and understand specifications / regulations

Problem solving and root cause analysis

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type : Permanent

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Family :

Composite Manufacturing