Aerospace Composites Technician - First Shift

Amro Fabricating Corporation; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Composites Technician at all levels for 1st shift in West Valley City, UT. The role focuses on manufacturing advanced composite components using hand layup, filament winding, pre-preg materials, vacuum bagging and related processes.

You will read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, perform inspections, and support safe, efficient production of aerospace components. First shift with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Ability to safely work with composite materials, adhesives, solvents, tooling and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools; mechanical aptitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Builds advanced composite parts using hand layup and filament winding in accordance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Prepares tooling and materials for layup, including pre-preg placement, vacuum bagging, and precision trimming.
• Performs tooling fabrication, secondary bonding, and related composite manufacturing processes.
• Operates ply-cutting, hydraulic platen press, oven, autoclave and curing equipment as applicable.
• Inspects parts for defects and performs in-process inspections per WOs and Quality requirements.
• Reads drawings and instructions and uses precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Maintains safe, clean, and organized work areas and supports process improvements.
• Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to other technicians as applicable.
• Supports Engineering with composite manufacturing, design, and process improvements.

Skills

Hand layup

Filament winding

Pre-preg materials

Vacuum bagging

Precision trimming

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Safety with chemicals

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ply-cutting

Autoclave

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Composites Technician at all levels for 1st shift in West Valley City, UT. The role focuses on manufacturing advanced composite components using hand layup, filament winding, pre-preg materials, vacuum bagging and related processes.

You will read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, perform inspections, and support safe, efficient production of aerospace components. First shift with competitive benefits is offered.