JOB TITLE: Composite Technician - New Mexico

LOCATION: Las Cruces / Truth or Consequences, NM

PAY RATE: Up to $47.00 per hour 

Schedule: Day Shift | Four (4) ten hour shifts per week

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

 Join us for an exciting opportunity to create history! 

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world. The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• This is a full-time contract position at Gateway to Space facility located at New Mexico Spaceport America complex, Truth or Consequence, New Mexico.

• Location: Truth or Consequences / Las Cruces, NM

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses 

Summary: 

The Structures Company is seeking experienced Composite Technician's to support our commercial space operations department.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accomplishing assigned modification and repair work on the space flight system vehicle composite structures.

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

• Assembly of composite structures including layup, bonding, and fastener applications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years working with carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, assemblies, and tooling spanning layup, trimming, drilling, surface prep, bonding and curing type operations.

• Focus on wet layup

• Must have a valid passport and able to obtain a driver’s license. 

• Must be familiar with industry practices for composite assemblies and materials. 

Desired Skills:

• Preferred to have a valid FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P License).

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certifications or equivalent experience within aerospace and/or aviation composite applications.

• Must have the ability to assume responsibility for proper administration of policies and procedures.

Physical and/or Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.

• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces- 3+ hours min.

• Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40lbs (unassisted).

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

We have a national medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare, and we also have a robust 401K offering. In addition, there is potential for bonuses, sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft  

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