Production Assembler - Compression Molder; Second Shift Erlanger, KY

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Aerospace Compression Molder to join our composite manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining compression molding presses to fabricate high-strength, lightweight composite parts used in commercial and defense aircraft. You will work with advanced materials, such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and specialized thermoset resins while adhering to strict aerospace quality standards and engineering specifications.

• Press Operation: Operate hydraulic or mechanical compression molding presses according to specific manufacturing routing sheets and tool blueprints.
• Material Preparation: Measure, cut, and weigh composite raw materials (pre-pregs, molding compounds, and sheets) ensuring precise ply placement and orientation inside the mold matrix.
• Tooling & Maintenance: Clean, assemble, and prepare mold cavities using appropriate release agents. Perform basic preventative maintenance on molds and press equipment.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor and record critical curing parameters, including cycle times, temperatures, and pressures, to ensure structural integrity and prevent defects like voids or delamination.
• Post-Mold Processing: Safely demold cured parts, trim flash, and perform initial visual inspections for surface defects, warppage, or incomplete fills.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Maintain strict traceability by accurately logging material batch numbers, press settings, and inspection results in accordance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

2+ years of experience in compression molding, composite layup, or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred but not required (aerospace or automotive industry highly preferred).

Hours:

3:00PM - 11:30PM