Composite Technician

Composite Technician I – Albany International Corp.

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is an aerospace company that manufactures advanced composite parts for commercial and military aircraft, including the F‑35 Fighter Jet, Sikorsky CH‑53K Heavy‑Lift Helicopter, and Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The company seeks motivated individuals seeking advancement, work‑life balance, great benefits, and the satisfaction of contributing to the prestigious aerospace industry. Albany values employees and fosters a culture of safety, family, and fun.

Composite Technicians perform lay‑up, braiding, and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specifications and requirements while following company policies and using proper personal protective equipment. Other duties include:

• 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. 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 bonding agent used.
• Sands, burrs, and smooths over areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product.
• Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Verifies quality of finished product.

• Able to identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives, and resins.
• Assist with cutting and kitting materials.
• 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.

Day. Monday‑Thursday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

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

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications. 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology.
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.