As a Composite Technician, you will be responsible for performing composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly for a variety of composite parts used in aircraft. Your work will ensure the precise construction and integration of components in line with engineering and manufacturing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond a variety of metal, composite laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins, or equipment.
• Follow engineering and manufacturing specifications to determine parts to be bonded and the temperature and pressure required.
• Cut parts or materials to size and operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete the bonding cycle.
• Sand, burr, and smooth areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Perform complicated rework or repair and monitor and verify quality in accordance with controlled procedures.
• Utilize lay-up tools, including optical and hard tools, in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies.
• Obtain necessary information from prints, charts, sketches, work orders, and other documents.
• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete assignments.
• Verify work performed meets process and engineering specifications.
• Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
• Use and control solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation for bonding and painting.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of daily duties.
• Move products within the manufacturing work area and complete transactions necessary to move products to the next operation.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting other employees.
• Train to become MVP qualified and perform additional duties as required by leadership.

• 4 - 5+ years of Aerospace/Aviation Composite Experience
• Composite Fabrication Experience
• Wet Layup/Composite Layup Experience
• Experience with hand tools and assembly processes

• Experience in an aerospace or aviation environment
• Ability to interpret blueprints and production documentation

Enjoy the opportunity to work with a renowned client in the aerospace industry, with the potential for extended contracts. Benefit from a structured workweek of 50 hours and gain valuable experience in a high-demand field.

Work Environment

Work in a hangar environment with a first shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.50/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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.