Composite Technician

Assembler / Composite Technician - Weekly Pay!! All Shifts available!

I am seeking qualified candidates to join our team as an assembler/composite technician! A Composite Technician fabricates, assembles, and repairs advanced composite structures using materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. Working under supervision, this role involves preparing molds and forms, performing material lay-up and lamination, trimming and finishing parts to precise blueprint specifications, and assembling components using structural adhesives and mechanical fasteners.

The technician supports both assembly and lamination operations, ensures consistent quality through careful inspection and documentation, and maintains a safe, organized, and fast-paced work environment while collaborating closely with engineering, quality, and fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of molds and forms for composite lay-up and assembly.
• Mark and cut tape, woven materials, honeycomb, adhesives, and similar materials using templates, guides, or specified dimensions and sequences.
• Perform lay-up of composite materials onto molds, carefully placing and smoothing successive layers to eliminate wrinkles, air pockets, and voids.
• Route, drill, trim, and sand composite parts to blueprint dimensions and tolerances using hand and power tools.
• Operate vacuum press equipment as required to cure composite structures according to process specifications.
• Assemble aircraft and composite components using structural adhesives, rivets, threaded fasteners, and other mechanical hardware.
• Perform part alignment and fit-up of composite parts and subassemblies, ensuring correct orientation and fit per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Apply structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding agents using proper techniques to achieve strong, durable bonds and prevent contamination.
• Install mechanical fasteners such as rivets, bolts, and screws, verifying torque values and placement according to specifications.
• Integrate hardware such as inserts, bushings, and brackets, and mate composite parts with metallic and non-metallic elements to build complex structures.
• Prepare bonding and finishing surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and treating as required to ensure optimal adhesion and structural integrity.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and fabrication teams to resolve assembly challenges and contribute to process improvements.
• Support the quality process by maintaining an orderly work area, returning tools, equipment, and materials to designated storage locations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, receiving assignments from a lead, completing tasks independently or with guidance as appropriate, and requesting new assignments upon completion.
• Use grinders, saws, sanders, power sanders, sanding blocks, and various adhesives to cut, shape, and finish carbon fiber and other composite parts.
• Lift and handle assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs while following proper ergonomic and safety practices.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively, and to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints, and authorized drawings and documents.
• Capability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for measurements and layout.
• 1–2 years of experience working with pre-preg composites, including carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass, in assembly or lamination environments, or equivalent hands-on composite experience.
• Proficiency using hand tools such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, X-Acto knives, electric heat guns, and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales, protractors, and calipers to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Familiarity with common shop tools such as band saws, disk sanders, drill presses, wood lathes, grinders, and similar equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hands-on tasks, assembly, fabrication, or mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to perform accurate lay-up, trimming, drilling, and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and quality,…