COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

About the job

Position Summary

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

• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

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