Composite Technician III

Composite Technician III – Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P)

Join to apply for the Composite Technician III role at Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P). This full‑time position is located in Pascagoula, MS and involves installing, repairing, and troubleshooting composite lamination and lay‑up onboard U.S. Navy ships.

• Manage surface preparation and composite lamination/infusion/installation of various laminates/RAM tile(s) systems.
• Assist with material research, purchase requests, job planning and material receipt.
• Assist shipboard leads with maintenance of QA binders, POA&Ms, Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs) and daily/weekly/monthly reports to Operations Managers.
• Assist shipboard task leads in shipboard installations and identify hazards and malfunctions; repair/replace damaged equipment when needed.
• Ensure all personnel adhere to the company’s QMS and Safety programs for assigned tasking.
• Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout procedures are followed by junior personnel.
• Provide insight and feedback for training of assigned shipboard personnel, including training with RAM, various composite certifications, QA forms, organization, and other training deemed applicable for personnel growth.
• Must have structural and composite background with a minimum of 3‑5 years relevant experience.
• Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Individual must have a keen attention to detail and be quality metric driven.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).

• Prior experience supervising other personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to use power, pneumatic, and hand tools (e.g., grinders, saws, drills, impacts, etc.).
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Appropriate physical condition to work in a heavily industrial shipyard environment; work involves walking up/down multiple levels of ships, exposure to heat/humidity, rain, cold, etc.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of assigned projects.
• Flexibility with regards to scheduling and planned support due to changes in shipyard delivery schedules and changes to Critical Path items.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Shipyard competent person certification a plus.
• OSHA 10 – Maritime a plus.

Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

Engineering and Information Technology – Defense and Space Manufacturing

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an affirmative action plan to ensure fair access to employment opportunities.

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Competitive salary with contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non‑salary benefits.