Join our team in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park, to help us build rockets. As a Composite Technician, you will manufacture all production and development primary structures, tanks, and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. This position is integral to the manufacturing line of the only American all-composite rocket, setting us apart from competitors. We value diverse knowledge in composite manufacturing and offer this opportunity for our 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor newer composite technicians on industry standards and specific processes.
• Provide production perspective on development hardware and support planning for production readiness.
• Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future products.
• Improve composite operations and product designs in collaboration with engineering.
• Drive efficiency projects and constantly improve fabrication operations.
• Perform all steps in making aerospace-grade composite parts, including working with carbon using hand tools to high tolerance.
• Conduct bonding operations such as abrading, cleaning, and preparing adhesives.
• Hand lamination of various materials including carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and foam or metallic cores.
• Create vacuum bags for room temperature debulk and oven cures.
• Material handling in accordance with AS9100 standards.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.

• 4+ years experience in glass or carbon lay-up shop.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanship.
• Attention to detail and the ability to drill and lay out precision holes.
• Proficiency in pneumatic tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments.
• Familiarity with drilling, laminating, and assembly prints.
• Experience with material data sheets and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Automatic fiber placement, filament winding, and thermoforming experience is beneficial.

We offer outstanding benefits including generous health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles. Employees enjoy parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, pet insurance, and flexible PTO options.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled environment on a 2nd Shift schedule: Monday-Thursday from 4PM-2:30AM and Friday from 2PM-10PM, with a 10 shift differential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bertram, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bertram,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.