Composite Technician

Join a leading aerospace manufacturing team in Kinston, NC as a Composite Technician supporting the fabrication, assembly, bonding, and repair of composite and metal aircraft structures. This role involves working with advanced composite materials, lay-up tools, bonding processes, autoclaves, ovens, and precision measuring equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with composite fabrication, lay-ups, bonding, assembly, and aerospace manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

• Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond a variety of metal, composite, and laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins, and equipment.
• Follow engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and work instructions to determine bonding requirements, including temperature and pressure specifications.
• Cut materials and components to required dimensions.
• Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
• Sand, burr, smooth, and finish bonded surfaces.
• Apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Perform composite lay-up activities using optical and hard tooling.
• Complete rework and repair activities as required.
• Monitor and verify product quality in accordance with controlled procedures.
• Obtain and interpret information from blueprints, charts, sketches, work orders, technical documents, verbal instructions, and electronic systems.
• Utilize shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete assignments.
• Verify all work meets process requirements and engineering specifications.
• Ensure equipment and tooling certifications remain current and compliant with procedures.
• Use solvents and cleaning solutions to prepare details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint operations.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance.
• Move products and materials within the manufacturing area using designated equipment.
• Support production flow by assisting and training employees across classification levels.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

• Minimum 2 years of aviation production experience or equivalent.
• Experience with composite lay-ups, assembly, pre-fitting, and bonding of composite or metal structures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, quality standards, FOD control, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and production equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• High School Diploma, GED, or WorkKeys Assessment completion.
• Ability to complete company-provided Health & Safety, Aircraft Familiarization, and Quality training.
• Must be willing to work any shift during training and after completion
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under U.S. export control regulations.

• 5 years of aviation production experience.
• Vocational or employer-provided training in composite lay-ups and fabrication.
• SAP and Microsoft Excel experience.

• Work with advanced aerospace composite manufacturing technologies.
• Opportunity to support complex aircraft structures and assemblies.
• Long-term opportunity within a safety-focused aerospace production environment.
• Gain experience with industry-leading composite fabrication, bonding, and repair processes.
• Collaborative team atmosphere with ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon. 
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
• Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
• You start your next challenge!

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