Composite Assembly Technician

Airbus; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. in Fort Erie, Ontario is seeking entry-level Composite Assembly Technicians for permanent positions. You will assemble helicopter components, joining composites and metals, using resin bonding, riveting and fasteners, with attention to quality and safety.

You will work under supervision in a manufacturing environment, handling hand and pneumatic tools, ensuring proper torque and 5S standards, and supporting setup and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience performing composite assembly operations.
• Ability to use clamps, rivet guns, drills, grinders, taps, wrenches, knives and screwdrivers.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Join composite to composite components using resin bonding, riveting and fasteners.
• Install fasteners to composites and nut plates or riv nuts.
• Pot inserts into core and perform surface preparation and bonding.
• Join metallic components to composite assemblies using bonding and fasteners.
• Ensure correct component location with cleco and back drilling.
• Follow proper bonding techniques including surface prep, resin mixing and curing.
• Rework assemblies to fix minor imperfections.
• Fit components to match drawings or specifications; trim as needed.
• Maintain proper torque values, perform torque striping and safety wiring.
• Maintain 5S and FOD-free work areas; support station setup.

Skills

Quality standards knowledge

Measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Hand tools experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Aerospace exp

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Clamp

Rivet gun

Drill

Grinder

Tap wrench

Wrench

Knife

Screwdriver

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

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Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Composite Manufacturing

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