Composite Technician

Albany International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top benefits program

401(k) match

Paid time off

Personal days

Work-life balance

Job summary

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is seeking a Composite Technician for our Salt Lake City area facility. The role focuses on lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specs, with strict adherence to PPE and safety.

Key duties include bonding assemblies, laying out parts, operating autoclave/ovens, and ensuring product quality from start to finish. Evening shift available; background checks and US-person eligibility required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• US Persons required (DoD contractor).
• No visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Bond dissimilar materials into semi-finished or finished products.
• Lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size.
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens for bonding.
• Control heat, pressure, and timing per material specifications.
• Sands, burrs and smooths edges; apply sealing resins.
• Verify quality of finished products.

Skills

Composite lay-up

Braiding

Filament winding

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave operation

Oven/press operation

Job description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is an aerospace company with a history of manufacturing the most advanced composite parts for commercial and military aircraft. AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions for the F-35 Fighter Jet, the Sikorsky CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) . Our team members are motivated individuals that are looking for advancement, work life balance, great benefits, and the gratification of working in the prestigious aerospace industry. Albany values our employees and our employees take pride in the programs they support; together we create a culture of safety, family, and fun.

Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specifications and requirements while following company policies and using proper personal protective equipment. Other duties include:

• Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.
• Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
• Applies liquid or solid bonding agents. Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
• Sands, burrs and smooths over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product.
• Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Verifies quality of finished product.

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives and resins.
• Assist with cutting and kitting materials.
• Complete lay-ups using measuring instruments per shop orders, blue prints or laser ply projector.
• Vacuum bag basic shapes and sizes.
• Assist in loading autoclaves and\or ovens with the use of forklifts, cranes or handling carts .

Shift

Evening

Experience/Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED

• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits

• Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and strong commitment to work/life balance.

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.

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