JOB TITLE: Composite Technician
LOCATION: Kinston, NC
PAY RATE: $34.00/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 (3 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:
Lays out, assembles, pre-fits, and bonds a variety of metal, composite, and laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins, and equipment.
Follows engineering and manufacturing specifications and orders to determine parts to be bonded and the temperature and pressure required.
Cuts parts or materials to size for composite and metal assemblies.
Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete the bonding cycle.
Sands, burrs, and smoothes over areas of composite and metal assemblies.
Applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges of composite parts.
Performs complicated rework or repair on composite and metal assemblies.
Utilizes lay-up tools including optical and hard tools in fabrication of composite and metal assemblies.
Uses shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.
Uses and controls solvents and cleaning solutions in preparation of details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint per established procedures.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Experience in composite manufacturing and rework of composite parts.
Experience with composite and fiberglass repairs.
Experience operating autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens for composite bonding.
Experience with sanding, burring, and smoothing composite parts.
Experience applying sealing resins and potting resins to composite parts.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and work instructions.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments and shop mathematics.
Experience using and controlling solvents and cleaning solutions for bonding and paint preparation.
Preferred: Prior autobody repair or fiberglass boat manufacturing or repair experience.
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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