Structural Assembler

Job Description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries across platforms such as Boeing’s 7‑series family, BETA Technologies, the F‑35 Lightning II, the CH‑53K Heavy‑lift Helicopter and the Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high‑quality, economical composite solutions, supported by significant investment in infrastructure and automation.

• Basic understanding of general job aspects and some understanding of detailed aspects of the job.
• Maintain a clean work area according to daily, monthly and yearly cleanup schedules.
• Identify different process materials, pre‑pregs and adhesives.
• Work under close supervision, following detailed instructions and receiving constant performance checks.
• Communicate primarily within the immediate work unit to obtain or provide information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
• Assemble and fit pre‑fabricated metallic and composite parts to form assemblies, working at benches or on a structure assembly fixture. Read and interpret aircraft assembly instruction plans, diagrams, drawings and other documentation with accuracy and minimal supervision.
• Assemble, fit, shim and install pre‑fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft spars, ribs, skins and fittings, using hand and power tools like drills.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and collaborate with quality department personnel to keep production assemblies within inspection procedures and specifications.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

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• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience with complex aircraft assembly desired.
• Trade School certification such as Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification is desired.
• Shop floor math skills, experience with following engineering orders, and the ability to read drawings or blueprints desired.
• 1–2 years of experience using various hand and power tools required. Must be dependable and punctual.
• As a Department of Defense Contractor, we are required to hire U.S. Persons.
• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

Top‑notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, and a 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.