Aerospace Composite Technician: Bonding, Layups & QA

Iconma,-Llc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Iconma is seeking a Composite Technician for our Kinston, NC location to lay out, assemble and bond metal and composite fabrications following detailed specifications. The role requires hands-on experience with layups, prep, bonding cycles, and the use of precision tools and layout equipment.

Candidates should have experience with autoclaves, presses, solvents, and adherence to safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork will be essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in aviation production or equivalent.
• Experience with layups, assembling, prefitting, and bonding metal/composite fabrications.
• Preferred 5+ years in aviation production.
• Experience using SAP and Excel.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, assembles, pre-fits, and bonds metal, composite or laminate fabrications.
• Follows specifications to determine parts and bonding temperatures/pressures.
• Cuts parts to size.
• Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Sands, burrs and smoothes areas.
• Applies sealing resins to edges.
• Process methods vary with materials and layup transitions.
• May perform rework or repair per procedures.
• Use layup tools for fabrication of assemblies.
• Obtain information from prints and work orders.
• Use shop math and precision measuring tools.
• Verify work per instructions and specifications.
• Ensure equipment and tool certification.
• Use solvents and cleaners per procedures.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance.
• Move product within the work area as needed.
• Support continuous flow by training and assisting staff.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal & written

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Ability to articulate complex issues

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in composite layups and fabrication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Iconma is seeking a Composite Technician for our Kinston, NC location to lay out, assemble and bond metal and composite fabrications following detailed specifications. The role requires hands-on experience with layups, prep, bonding cycles, and the use of precision tools and layout equipment.

Candidates should have experience with autoclaves, presses, solvents, and adherence to safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork will be essential in this role.