Aerospace Composite Technician – Prototyping & Production

The PAC Group; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The PAC Group in North Kingstown, RI seeks a Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite structures for next‑generation electrified products. The role emphasizes hands‑on manufacturing, prototype support, and close collaboration with design and testing teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace/defense composites, strong skills in prepreg, layup, cure processes, and precision measurement.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years hands-on experience manufacturing composite structures in aerospace/defense/advanced sectors.
• Experience with prepreg and wet layup; vacuum bagging and thermal/autoclave or oven curing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and process specs; use precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and finish composite components using prepreg, layup, bagging, infusion, and related methods.
• Operate and maintain composite manufacturing equipment including ovens, autoclaves, vacuum systems, trimming tools.
• Read drawings and layup schedules; support prototype, test, and production builds; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Cure processes

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Autoclave operation

Job description

The PAC Group in North Kingstown, RI seeks a Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite structures for next‑generation electrified products. The role emphasizes hands‑on manufacturing, prototype support, and close collaboration with design and testing teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace/defense composites, strong skills in prepreg, layup, cure processes, and precision measurement.