Composite Lab Operator

1 Month ago • All levels • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

FOX Factory, a company designing and manufacturing performance products for various vehicles, is seeking a Composite Lab Operator. This role involves operating and maintaining composite lab equipment for the development, fabrication, and testing of baseball and softball bats. Responsibilities include preparing materials, fabricating composite preforms, molding samples, and collecting lab data for research, development, and quality control. The operator will assist in prototype manufacturing and analyzing high-performance composite bats. The position also includes performance testing of bats, inspecting inventory, and documenting findings for the R&D team. General duties involve maintaining lab cleanliness, managing inventory, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with the team.
Must have:
  • Operate and maintain composite fabrication equipment
  • Prepare composite material samples
  • Operate performance testing equipment
  • Inspect product inventory
  • Maintain detailed documentation
  • Adhere to safety protocols
  • Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  • Ability to follow lab protocols
  • Work independently
  • Use hand and power tools
  • High school diploma or GED
Good to have:
  • Sporting goods, baseball or softball knowledge
  • Experience in a lab or R&D environment
Perks:
  • Competitive wages
  • Great benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Savings Accounts
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k plan with employer matching

Job Details

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee

discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and

bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch

with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Marucci Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fox Factory, was founded by two former MLB players and their athletic trainer who began handcrafting bats for some of the best players in the game from their garage in 2004. Fast forward to today, that dedication to quality and understanding of players’ needs has turned Marucci into an All-American success story, the number one bat preferred by players and The Official Bat of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Position Summary:

The Composite Lab Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining composite lab equipment to support the development, fabrication, and testing of baseball and softball bats. This hands-on role involves preparing materials, fabricating composite preforms, molding samples, and conducting lab data collection to aid in research, development, and quality control. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovation by assisting in prototype manufacturing and using advanced equipment to create and analyze high-performance composite bats.

Position Responsibilities:

This position will have responsibilities under two main R&D categories: composite bat prototype manufacturing, and bat (metal and composite) performance testing – both of which will be performed on-site in the Scottsdale lab.

Composite Prototype Manufacturing:

  • Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain the equipment used for composite material fabrication, such as pattern cutters, vacuum wrappers, table rollers, curing ovens and hydraulic molding presses.
  • Sample Preparation: Prepare composite material samples for fabrication, including cutting, molding, and conditioning materials as per established procedures. Follow precise protocols to ensure sample consistency and accuracy.

Lab Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Operate specialized industry performance testing equipment to assess product quality and performance. 
  • Inspect incoming product inventory for compliance with specifications and quality standards. 
  • Conduct detailed prototype analyses, documenting findings, and providing actionable insights to the R&D team. 

General Responsibilities:

  • Documentation: Maintain detailed notes of development efforts, results, and observations for the engineering department.
  • Lab Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace, including routine cleaning and calibration of equipment. Maintain inventory of supplies and materials, ensuring availability and proper storage.
  • Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper handling of hazardous materials. Comply with all relevant regulations and standards related to lab operations and material testing.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other lab personnel, engineers, and researchers to support various projects and initiatives. Provide technical assistance and support for ongoing experiments and material evaluations.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

  • Sporting Goods, baseball or softball knowledge is preferred.
  • Computer skills – Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Ability to complete and handle detailed measuring, and ability to follow specialized lab protocols
  • Ability to maintain quality work under stressful situations, and maintain excellent attention to detail
  • Requires clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools is required.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED required.  

Experience:

  • Previous experience working in a lab or R&D environment a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

WORKING CONDITIONS - R&D Testing Lab working environment. May involve standing for extended periods and handling heavy equipment or materials. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles and lab coats may be required for specific tasks. Exposure to potentially hazardous materials and chemicals with appropriate safety measures in place.

SAFETY HAZARDS - Manufacturing work hazards may exist.

LANGUAGE SKILLS – Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, ability to write reports and correspondence.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands requiring dexterity, and handling or working with equipment. 
  • The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. 
  • The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing 25 - 50 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.  Employee will be required to hear and speak on a telephone.

Disclaimer:  This list does not represent all physical demands.  Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note:

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.  We base all employment decisions – including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.  Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.

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