Aerospace Composite Assembly Technician

Airbus; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. seeks Composite Assembly Technicians to assemble helicopter parts in Fort Erie, Ontario. The role involves bonding, riveting, and fastening composites, with strict adherence to drawings, tolerances, and safety standards.

This permanent, entry-level position reports to Manufacturing and requires attention to detail and teamwork. Responsibilities include proper layout, tool handling, torque verification, and maintaining traceability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience performing composite assembly processes.
• Knowledge of clamps, rivet guns, drills, grinders, taps, wrenches, knives and screwdrivers.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
• Attention to quality standards and safety.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble composite-to-composite components using resin bonding, riveting, and fasteners.
• Install fasteners including nut plates and riv nuts on composites.
• Prepare cores and inserts, including bonding and curing processes.
• Join metallic components to composites using bonding and mechanical fasteners.
• Ensure proper alignment with drawings and specifications; perform dry fit prior to installation.
• Verify torque values and safety wiring as required.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and traceability for all components.

Skills

Quality requirements

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Measuring instruments

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Organized

Independent work

Aerospace experience preferred

Service minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clamps

Rivet guns

Drills

Grinders

Taps

Wrenches

Knives

Screwdrivers

Job description

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. seeks Composite Assembly Technicians to assemble helicopter parts in Fort Erie, Ontario. The role involves bonding, riveting, and fastening composites, with strict adherence to drawings, tolerances, and safety standards.

This permanent, entry-level position reports to Manufacturing and requires attention to detail and teamwork. Responsibilities include proper layout, tool handling, torque verification, and maintaining traceability.