Mission Join a leading aerospace manufacturing team in Kinston, NC as a Composite Technician supporting the fabrication, assembly, bonding, and repair of composite and metal aircraft structures. This role involves working with advanced composite materials, lay-up tools, bonding processes, autoclaves, ovens, and precision measuring equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience with composite fabrication, lay-ups, bonding, assembly, and aerospace manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.
Responsibilities:- Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond a variety of metal, composite, and laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins, and equipment.
- Follow engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and work instructions to determine bonding requirements, including temperature and pressure specifications.
- Cut materials and components to required dimensions.
- Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
- Sand, burr, smooth, and finish bonded surfaces.
- Apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
- Perform composite lay-up activities using optical and hard tooling.
- Complete rework and repair activities as required.
- Monitor and verify product quality in accordance with controlled procedures.
- Obtain and interpret information from blueprints, charts, sketches, work orders, technical documents, verbal instructions, and electronic systems.
- Utilize shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete assignments.
- Verify all work meets process requirements and engineering specifications.
- Ensure equipment and tooling certifications remain current and compliant with procedures.
- Use solvents and cleaning solutions to prepare details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint operations.
- Perform routine minor machine maintenance.
- Move products and materials within the manufacturing area using designated equipment.
- Support production flow by assisting and training employees across classification levels.
- Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
Requirements: - Minimum 2 years of aviation production experience or equivalent.
- Experience with composite lay-ups, assembly, pre-fitting, and bonding of composite or metal structures.
- Knowledge of safety procedures, quality standards, FOD control, and OSHA regulations.
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and production equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
- High School Diploma, GED, or WorkKeys Assessment completion.
- Ability to complete company-provided Health & Safety, Aircraft Familiarization, and Quality training.
- Must be willing to work any shift during training and after completion
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under U.S. export control regulations.
Preferred- 5+ years of aviation production experience.
- Vocational or employer-provided training in composite lay-ups and fabrication.
- SAP and Microsoft Excel experience.
Why Apply?- Work with advanced aerospace composite manufacturing technologies.
- Opportunity to support complex aircraft structures and assemblies.
- Long-term opportunity within a safety-focused aerospace production environment.
- Gain experience with industry-leading composite fabrication, bonding, and repair processes.
- Collaborative team atmosphere with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:- Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon.
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
- You start your next challenge!
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