Composite Technician

Job Overview

Albany 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 seeking advancement, work‑life balance, great benefits, and the gratification of working in the prestigious aerospace industry.

Albany values its employees and encourages pride in the programs they support; together we create a culture of safety, family, and fun.

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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, blue prints 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 shift.

• 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 strong commitment to work/life balance.

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.