AFP Operator IV, Trainer

Introduction

Alday Engineered Composites (AEC) is an aerospace company with a history of manufacturing the most advanced composite parts for commercial and military aircraft. AEC is committed to delivering high‑quality, economical composite solutions for the F‑35 Fighter Jet, the Sikorsky CH‑53K Heavy‑Lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). Our team members are motivated individuals who seek advancement, work‑life balance, great benefits, and the gratification of working in the prestigious aerospace industry.

Albany values our employees and fosters a culture of safety, family, and fun.

• Perform lay‑up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specifications while following company policies and using proper personal protective equipment.
• Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi‑finished or finished products.
• Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
• Applies liquid or solid bonding agents and operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
• Sands, burrs and smooths over areas, applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product and completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Able to identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives and resins.
• Assist with cutting and kitting materials and complete lay‑ups using measuring instruments per shop orders, blueprints or laser ply projector.
• Vacuum bag basic shapes and sizes, assist in loading autoclaves and/or ovens with the use of forklifts, cranes or handling carts.

Weekend:
Friday‑Sunday 6 PM–6:30 AM

• High School Diploma or GED
• U.S. Person status required (Department of Defense Contractor)
• Visa sponsorship is not offered

Top‑notch benefits program including a generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E‑Verify.