Structures- Composites

Structures Composites

LOCATION: Mesa, AZ

PAY RATE: $/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

• Works with carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, assemblies, and tooling for layup, trimming, drilling, surface prep, bonding, and curing operations.
• Performs precision drilling on composite and metal structures including stack-ups of dissimilar materials.
• Assembles composite parts and assemblies of varying complexities and sizes.
• Utilizes shop tools and machinery including drills, die grinders, and calipers.
• Installs multiple fastener types including Hi-Lite, Hi-Lok, and Composi-Lok.
• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, and models (paper or digital) to follow work instructions.
• Applies hands‑on aircraft manufacturing experience with both composite and metallic airframes.
• Understands proper drill speeds and feeds for materials being worked.
• Understands hole angularity and the importance of hole tolerances.
• Identifies, installs, and removes common aircraft fasteners.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years working with carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, assemblies, and tooling.
• Experience with precision drilling on composites and metal structures.
• Minimum of three years of experience with aircraft fabrication and assembly or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in a precision manual manufacturing setting.
• Understanding and familiarity with multiple types of fasteners (Hi-Lite, Hi-Lok, Composi-Lok).
• Proficient in using specialized tools and equipment including drills, die grinders, and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and models.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions.

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.