Aerospace Composites Technician - First Shift

Karman Space & Defense; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with co.‑

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is hiring a Composites Technician in Utah to manufacture advanced composite components using hand layup, filament winding, pre-preg materials, vacuum bagging, and related processes. You will read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and perform inspections to ensure high-quality aerospace parts.

The role includes training and guidance to teammates, collaboration with Engineering on process improvements, and a first-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Ability to safely work with composite materials, chemicals, adhesives, solvents, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Builds advanced composite parts using hand layup and filament winding techniques per instructions.
• Prepares tooling and materials for composite layup, including pre-preg placement and vacuum bagging.
• Performs tooling fabrication, secondary bonding, and related processes.
• Operates ply-cutting, hydraulic platen press, oven, autoclave, and curing equipment.
• Inspects parts for FOD and performs in-process inspections per quality requirements.
• Reads blueprints and uses precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Handles chemicals, adhesives, solvents, and composite materials safely.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and supports process improvements.
• Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to other technicians.
• Supports Engineering with composite manufacturing and process improvement.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

Precision measuring tools

Hand & power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ply-cutting equipment

Composite curing equipment

Autoclave

Oven

Vacuum bagging equipment

Precision trimming tools

Hydraulic platen press

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is hiring a Composites Technician in Utah to manufacture advanced composite components using hand layup, filament winding, pre-preg materials, vacuum bagging, and related processes. You will read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and perform inspections to ensure high-quality aerospace parts.

The role includes training and guidance to teammates, collaboration with Engineering on process improvements, and a first-shift schedule.