Composite Technician

Job description

3183862
Additional Cities

New Orleans
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy LM Wind Power
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Louisiana
Postal Code

70129
Role Summary/Purpose

The Composite Technician will manufacture composite components for the development of wind turbine blades. You will be responsible for collaborating within a project team responsible for creating innovative technology and manufacturing solutions that meet both production and business targets.

Essential Responsibilities

As a Composite Technician you will:

·  Have an understanding of composite materials and processes including surface preparation, infusions, hand laminating, bonding, lubricating and wiring 
·  Read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, Standard operating procedures, and project charters 
·  Follow EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) standards for all chemicals, materials, and manufacturing processes including but not limited to PPE 
·  Ensure complete and accurate quality documentation that can be used in global knowledge management 
·  Operate forklift, overhead crane, ovens and other relevant industrial equipment 
·  Must use a variety of hand tools such as: grinders, sanders, files, dremels, drills, and saws 
·  Work safely with solvent materials within processes 
·  Repairing components as needed, with the use of various adhesives and resins 
·  Participates in continuous improvements and lean initiatives 
·  Work efficiently in a diverse team setting as well as a changing work environment 
·  Moves between project assignments that may require travel up to 20 days a year 
·  Communicate effectively to project leads, local leadership, and relevant global team 
·  Perform other duties as assigned or necessary 
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High school Diploma / GED  

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts 
·  Ability and willingness to lift up to 45 lbs. 
·  Ability and willingness to climb stairs or ladders to designated heights to perform work 
·  Ability and willingness to wear standard PPE, to include hard-hat, safety glasses, respirators, supplied air respirators, and hearing protection 
·  Ability and willingness to walk extended distances as needed 
·  Ability and willingness to work in areas exceeding 85 decibels with appropriate PPE

·  Ability and willingness to stand for 10-12 hours during a shift 
·  Ability and willingness to be exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to epoxy and styrene, with appropriate PPE 
·  Ability and willingness to learn to operate heavy machinery used in the manufacturing 
·  Ability and willingness to work in temperatures greater than 100 degrees F and/or less than 32 degrees F
Desired Characteristics

·  Composites certification/experience 
·  Basic Computer Skills

·  Ability to work with minimal supervision
·  Ability to train others as needed

·  Ability and willingness to travel as needed 
·  Ability to understand and use the metric system after training

·  Inquisitive nature 
·  Attention to detail, quality minded 
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
·  Professionalism 
·  Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills 
·  Experienced in the metric system 
·  Proven Ability to multi-task 
·  Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or production experience
About Us

LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business (approx. 9300 employees globally), is the world’s leading supplier of blades to the wind industry, and the only supplier that operates on a global basis. The wind turbine industry is becoming increasingly complex, with radical progress made over the last few decades, providing great opportunities for professional development and a work environment that promotes initiative and creativity. If working in a company which creates state-of-the-art technology and processes attracts you, LM Wind Power has a career for you. Visit www.lmwindpower.com for more information and follow @lmwindpower on social media.

GE Renewable Energy is a $10 billion start-up that brings together one of the broadest product and service portfolios of the renewable energy industry. Combining onshore and offshore wind, hydro and innovative technologies such as concentrated solar power and more recently turbine blades, GE Renewable Energy has installed more than 400+ gigawatts capacity globally to make the world work better and cleaner. With more than 22,000 employees present in more than 55 countries, GE Renewable Energy is backed by the resources of the world’s first digital industrial company. Our goal is to demonstrate to the rest of the world that nobody should ever have to choose between affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. Visit www.gerenewableenergy.com for more information and follow @GErenewables on social media.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Louisiana
Primary City

New Orleans