Composite Builder

Collins Aerospace; Union (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled Composite Builder for its Union, West Virginia facility. You will assemble, cut materials, lay up, cure, and finish composite parts to meet customer specs, using autoclaves and hand tools while following safety and quality requirements.

The role requires teamwork, the ability to read blueprints, and accurate documentation in ERP systems. Second shift 3:00pm–11:00pm with potential overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent; 2 years of relevant experience if no diploma.
• Experience reading blueprints and specification sheets.
• Willing to wear a respirator and work with paints/chemicals as needed.
• Willing to become certified to operate forklifts and trained in cranes/hoists.
• Able to document materials and understand material traceability.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts, cut materials, and lay up composites per instructions.
• Monitor curing in autoclaves and record process data.
• Maintain tool readiness, perform preventive maintenance, and keep accurate logs.
• Ensure traceability by properly documenting work orders and parts used.
• Collaborate with supervision and other departments to resolve production issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave operation

Forklift operation

Crane/hoist operation

ERP systems

Hand tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-WV-UNION-225 ~ 225 Stringtown Rd ~ STRINGTOWN

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

As a Composite Builder, you will be responsible for the overall assembly, cutting materials, layup/build, cure, and final finish of the products to meet customer expectations. This position requires various manufacturing processes, including cutting, assembling, drilling, sanding, painting, soldering, and using any other tools needed to complete the final product. The ideal candidate for this position should be someone who works well with a team and collaborates with people from other departments. Builders will perform preventive maintenance on their tools and machines as required. This position will be responsible for the timely production and testing of quality parts as called out in the manufacturing instructions. All builders are expected to issue their parts used to the work orders to maintain traceability and claim their work accurately in the time keeping and ERP systems.

This is for 2nd shift from 3:00pm-11:00pm, with voluntary and/or potential mandatory overtime.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for arranging parts on carts to be placed into autoclaves.
• Monitor, track and record data related to the different cures of parts.
• Clean tools and parts after curing in the autoclave.
• Monitor autoclave operations, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards.
• Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems.
• Cut materials for work orders based off of operational needs.
• Adjust controls to regulate equipment according to specifications.
• Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in logbooks.
• Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, hand trucks, hoists, and forklift.
• Fill out necessary paperwork in order to maintain part traceability and accountability.
• Ability to implement procedures set in manufacturing instructions to assemble parts.
• Ability to read, calculate, measure and mix ingredients, document and follow written work instructions and procedures.
• Receive precut pieces of composite material and perform repetitive actions on multiple pieces using hand tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and machines.
• Complete all documents completely and accurately all the computerized tracking systems.
• Performs work in a safe manner and completes all required safety training.
• Drive plant performance through safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics
• Keep work area clean and organized to facilitate process flow improvements.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or equivalent. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience reading blueprints, rulers, and specification sheets
• Understand military time and be able to calculate time hours
• Willing to be trained to wear a respirator and work with chemicals/paints as needed.
• Willing to become certified to operate forklifts and trained in cranes and hoists
• Able to properly document materials used and understand the importance of material traceability

What We Offer Benefits

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.