Location:	Dorchester, ON
Date Posted:	Jun 17, 2025

Job Description

Composite Technician

Looking for a dynamic Composite Technician to join our team in Dorchester, Ontario!
An innovative company with an entrepreneurial spirit, Armatec was established in 1997 and has
established itself as a significant player in the defense survivability market. Our products are
instrumental in saving soldiers’ lives around the world and we continually strive for innovation and
product excellence.
Armatec offers a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive group benefits program.
Cafe and gym onsite for your convenience at low cost to employees.
General Description:
The nature of the prototyping environment requires a creative and experienced individual, where a
challenge is the motivation to get the job done right. Occasionally production work, general wood work
and support of other tasks are part of the teamwork. The manufacturing knowledge gathered during the
prototyping of a product has to be transferred to the production staff in form of workmanship samples
and initial training.

Essential Duties:
The duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to:
• Use of wood working equipment like saws, sanders, plainer, joiner
• Use of contour templates for surface sculpting
• MIG welding of steel square tubing for mold frames
• Hand lamination, vacuum infusion and mold making
• Mold surface finishing and release agent application
• Trim and fit prototype parts
• Ability to teach others to work efficiently and to high quality standards
• Comply with the company Health & Safety rules and regulations in accordance with the Act.
• Manage consumables
• Scheduling of workload
• Consulting with engineering, QA and suppliers
• Work on new developments, prototypes and pre-production runs
• Other duties as required.
• Comply with company Health & Safety rules and regulations in accordance with the Act
• Other duties as required

Prerequisite Skills and Qualifications:
• Proficient in blue print reading, good understanding of tolerances
• Understanding of quality procedures
• Familiar with wood joining techniques
• Familiar with surface finishing techniques
• Good hand skill with grinder and other hand tools for composite parts
• Knowledge of Epoxy and Polyurethane resins and fiber reinforcements
• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve
• General workman ship skills
• Organized and tidy workmanship
Must be able to pass a Security Clearance
Armatec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring
process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise us
and we will do our best to support you. All information received in relation to accommodation will be
kept confidential.
We appreciate your interest in Armatec, however only those chosen to move forward in the recruiting
process will be contacted regarding this position.

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