Aircraft Composite Technician

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Composite Technician
LOCATION: Mojave CA
PAY RATE: $35-40/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Accomplishes assigned modification and repair work on the space flight system vehicle composite structures.

• Performs precise trimming/drilling/finishing of composite structure component parts and assemblies.

• Assembles composite structures including layup bonding and fastener applications.

• Performs surface preparations hand abrade and power abrasion techniques within company process specification documentation and maintain precise measurements.

• Fabricates laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials per company process specification documentation.

• Prepares and manage parts for composite curing processes like bagging placement of bleeders thermocouples probes and vacuum connections.

• Achieves accurate calculations and processes for adhesive mixing ratios within company and manufacturing specifications.

• Conducts general tolerance and dimensional calculations for layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points for composite material and components.

• Utilizes measurement tools and devices such as calipers micrometers precision scales and torque wrenches to execute work duties.

• Applies composite expertise to perform close tolerance scarf repairs whenever needed.

• Communicates and accurately document work in progress including correctly recording required completed task and completed job signoffs per company documentation requirements.

• Focuses on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables everyday.

• Works collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.

• You may be asked to perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years working with carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials assemblies and tooling spanning layup trimming drilling surface prep bonding and curing type operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have a valid passport and able to obtain a drivers license.

• Familiarity with industry practices for composite assemblies and materials.

• Must be willing to travel and be on-call.

• Qualified to obtain Air Operations Area (AOA) access.

• Proactive strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to safety quality efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups.

• Strong safety forward thinking practice good housekeeping tool control recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals.

• Ability to use computer applications and MS Office suite of tools.

• Seeks out diverse perspectives and helps one another win.

• Holds themselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

• Work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed.

• Travel 25% or more of the time.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 8 hours minimum.

• Able to maneuver in tight spaces through positioning self by stooping bending crawling 3 hours minimum.

• Physically able to handle items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds (unassisted).

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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