Composite Technician This position is responsible for fabricating aircraft parts, accessories, and trim in accordance with technical specifications. Composite technician jobs are detail-oriented and involve crafting, sanding, bonding, assembly, and autoclave with a variety of composite materials.
Benefits:- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Airframe license preferred but not required
- Three (3) years MRO/Military component repair experience desired
- Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments
- Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels
- Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems
- Specialized training in machine shop practices
- Must be able to maintain an airport SIDA badge
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime
- Major Responsibility Areas and Duties
- Responsibilities include reading blueprints and tape measures to ensure project accuracy and completion
- Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, Dremel's, drills, and operate ovens
- Repairing components as needed per manual and router instruction
- Perform hot-bonding, wet lay-up preparation, and cures, using raw materials or pre-pregs, both glass and aramid fiber
- Perform repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins
- Remove and repair damage of honeycomb and core panels
- Repair of thermosets and thermoplastics using adhesive bonding
- Perform grinding, sanding, blending, deburring operation. Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
- Must follow all OSHA standards in regard to personal protection equipment
- Maintains a clean and neat work area
- Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aide
- Must have correctable near and far vision
