Composite Assembly Technician

Airbus; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd is seeking Composite Assembly Technicians (3 positions) in Fort Erie, ON. You will assemble helicopter components using resin bonding, riveting and fasteners, fitting to drawings and enforcing traceability and quality standards.

Responsibilities include bonding, fixture use, torque control, 5S and safety practices, and working with various hand and pneumatic tools. High attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of operations processes with 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Joining of composite to composite components through resin bonding, riveting, and fasteners.
• Installation of fasteners to composites – nut plates and riv nuts.
• Potting of inserts into core - core removal, surface preparation, insert bonding.
• Joining of metallic components to composite through resin bonding, riveting, fasteners, etc.
• Proper locating of components to be joined through cleco use and back drilling.
• Understanding of proper bonding techniques – surface preparation, resin mixing and curing methods.
• Reworking of assemblies to remove minor imperfections.
• Fitting of components to match drawing, MID or specifications for part.
• Grinding, sanding, trimming parts to fit.
• Dry fitting of parts for proper layout procedure prior to installation / bonding.
• Ensuring proper torque values are met, torque striping of connections and safety wiring as required.
• Working knowledge of IFMA's and EI's (specifications).
• Ensure all production orders are completed fully and properly with all traceability for all components.
• High attention to detail and mechanical ability.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Clamp

Rivet guns

Drills

Grinders

Taps

Wrenches

Knives

Screwdrivers

Job description

Job Description:

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY TECHNICIANS (3 POSITIONS)

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Manufacturing. The Composite Assembly Technician is responsible for assembly of helicopter parts through various joining and bonding methods. The Composite Assembly Technician fits parts together through the use of jigs, fixtures and using small hand and pneumatic tools.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Joining of composite to composite components through resin bonding, riveting, and fasteners.

• Installation of fasteners to composites – nut plates and riv nuts.

• Potting of inserts into core - core removal, surface preparation, insert bonding.

• Joining of metallic components to composite through resin bonding, riveting, fasteners, etc.

• Proper locating of components to be joined through cleco use and back drilling.

• Understanding of proper bonding techniques – surface preparation, resin mixing and curing methods.

• Reworking of assemblies to remove minor imperfections.

• Fitting of components to match drawing, MID or specifications for part.

• Grinding, sanding, trimming parts to fit.

• Dry fitting of parts for proper layout procedure prior to installation / bonding.

• Ensuring proper torque values are met, torque striping of connections and safety wiring as required.

• Working knowledge of IFMA's and EI's (specifications).

• Ensure all production orders are completed fully and properly with all traceability for all components.

• High attention to detail and mechanical ability.

Departmental Involvement

• Troubleshooting and recommendations for process/tooling/ergonomic/safety improvements.

• Foster health and safety in the workplace and knowledge of health and safety requirements.

• Demonstrate standard work practices to ensure quality standards are met.

• Ensure work areas and equipment kept clean and neat – 5S and FOD free.

• Assist with work station set up.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Knowledge of the operations processes and 3 years of experience performing them.

• Knowledge of small hand tools such as clamps, rivet guns, drills, grinders, taps, wrenches, knives and screwdrivers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of quality requirements and how to effectively meet quality standards.

• Teamwork focus.

• Attention to detail.

• Follow standardized work instructions.

• Be able to use measuring instruments and ability to read blueprint.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Service minded.

• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

• Organized Individual.

• Work independently under general supervision.

• Troubleshooting.

_ AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies. _

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Composite Manufacturing

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.