Composite Lay Up Technician/Composite Assembler

Axillon Aerospace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician to perform functions related to fabricating and assembling components with precision tools and techniques. The ideal candidate should have at least a High School Diploma and 2-4 years of experience in the aerospace or related manufacturing industries.

The role involves using hand tools and machinery, preparing materials, and ensuring quality through structural testing. A commitment to safety and precision is essential in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma and 2-4 years experience in composite assembly.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is preferred.
• U.S. Person: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite layup using precision tools and techniques.
• Operate forming machines and perform quality checks on products.
• Prepare materials such as resins and catalysts for production.

Skills

Fabrication skills

Attention to detail

Good mechanical skills

Experience with precision instruments

Education

High School Diploma

Additional coursework in related field

Tools

Curing ovens

Autoclaves

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Summary

With minimum supervision, perform functions related to fabricating, assembling and performing composite layup by applying knowledge of working characteristics of bonding techniques utilizing precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment. Must be available to work overtime and occasional Saturdays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works from process sheets or verbal instructions identifying the type and sequence of operations needed to construct a variety of parts to meet contractual requirements.
• Prepares tooling/fixturing used for fabrication and coupon testing.
• Operates standard equipment to remedy in-process conditions such as excess or insufficient resin, trapped air pockets or delamination.
• Prepares ingredients such as resins, catalysts, fillers, accelerators and colors, according to process.
• Sets up and operates forming machines and presses, or laminates plastic cloth and resins or premium pregrafted cloth onto layup mold or bonding fixture, to shape parts.
• Wraps bonding fixture or mold in vacuum bagging materials, attaches fittings to mold or fixture, such as vacuum connections, thermocouples, and probes, and exhausts air from vacuum bag to prepare lamination for curing or bonding.
• Cuts material to size using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router, or saw.
• Lays out cutting lines on materials, such as sheet stock, fiberglass or core maximum, following template pattern, blueprints, sketches or sample part, using measuring and marking instruments.
• Set‑up and operate curing ovens and autoclaves to meet defined objectives as needed.
• Cures product either under heat lamps or in oven, hooking appropriate heat and cooling lines, adjusting steam pressure and water valves as needed.
• Verifies work using verniers, height gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.
• Performs structural testing utilizing mechanical test equipment to verify bond line integrity.
• Utilizes tools, drills and other concepts to facilitate precision assembly.
• Has experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience

Requires a High School Diploma. Prefer a High School Diploma with additional coursework in a related field. 2-4 years experience working as a Composite Technician, Assembler or Machinist in the Aerospace, Auto or Boat Manufacturing industry preferred. Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings. Good mechanical skills.

Requires a U.S. Person: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Job Description Framework

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Axillon reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity and Affactive Action Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.