Composite Technician

Rebuildmanufacturing; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing – New Kensington in Pennsylvania seeks a Composite Technician to support aerospace component production through layup, bonding, trimming, and drilling. You will read blueprints, operate tools, and work with engineers to ensure high-quality fabrication in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, PPE safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow in composite technology and contribute to programs that advance American manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of composite materials, resins, and adhesives.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Detail-oriented with dexterity for small parts.
• Willingness to work with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Composite layup following drawings and specs.
• Perform secondary bonding of components with epoxies and resins.
• Vacuum bagging.
• Trim and cut composite materials to specs.
• Drill holes in composite parts per engineering drawings.
• Set up jigs, fixtures, and molds for assembly.
• Handle materials safely and maintain organized workspace.
• Inspect assemblies and report discrepancies.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to improve processes.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Composite materials

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training in composite technology

Tools

Measuring instruments

Jigs & fixtures

Job description

About Re:Build Manufacturing – New Kensington

Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

The Composite Technician will be responsible for composite layup, trimming, drilling, sanding and other assembly tasks related to the production of aerospace components. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality composite fabrication that supports our continued innovation in aerospace manufacturing.

What you get to do

• Composite Layup: Prepare molds, apply and place composite materials following technical drawings and specifications.
• Perform secondary bonding of components with epoxies and resins.
• Vacuum bagging.
• Trimming & Cutting: Perform detailed trimming and cutting of composite materials using various tools to meet development and engineering specifications.
• Drilling: Operate hand drills and other equipment to drill holes in composite parts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering drawings.
• Tooling & Molding: Set up and use jigs, fixtures, and molds for the assembly process.
• Material Handling: Safely handle composite materials, resins, and adhesives, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Quality Assurance: Carry out inspections and tests on composite assemblies, noting any discrepancies or defects according to set procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, quality inspectors, and team members to improve processes and maintain high-quality output.

What you bring to the Team

• Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Understanding of composite materials, resin systems, and adhesives.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Attention to detail.
• Dexterity to handle small parts and tools.
• Ability to work in environments that may require PPE.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Technical or vocational training in composite technology or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi… (EEO statement truncated for brevity)

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.