COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Vertical Mag; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Vertical Mag in Tampa, FL seeks a Composite Repair Specialist II to fabricate aircraft parts and perform repairs on composite structures. The role involves reading blueprints, assembling parts, and completing hot-bonding and cure processes with glass and aramid fibers.

The candidate will use a range of hand tools and equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and maintain an orderly workspace while supporting routine repairs under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe license preferred but not required.
• 3 years MRO/Military component repair experience desired.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Familiar with company instructions, processes, OEM manuals, and MSDS labels.
• Experience with production management systems and internal control systems.
• Specialized training in machine shop practices.
• Airport SIDA badge eligibility.
• Ability to work flexible hours incl. nights/weekends/overtime.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and use tape measures to ensure accuracy.
• Read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Use hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, Dremels, drills and operate ovens.
• Repair components per manual and router instructions.
• Perform hot-bonding, wet lay-up, and cures with glass and aramid fibre prepregs.
• Repair with adhesives and resins.
• Remove and repair honeycomb/core panels and repairs of thermosets/thermoplastics.
• Grind, sand, blend, deburr; operate power tools as needed.
• Follow OSHA PPE standards; maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Hand tools operation

OSHA safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Airframe license preferred

Machine shop training

Tools

Dremels

Grinders

Drills

Ovens

Adhesives & resins

Job description

Maintenance & Engineering | Tampa Florida, United States

Job Description

Position SummaryThis position is responsible for fabricating aircraft parts, accessories, and trim in accordance with technical specifications. Composite technician jobs are detail-oriented and involve crafting, sanding, bonding, assembly, and autoclave with a variety of composite materials.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5 company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Airframe license preferred but not required
• Three (3) years MRO/Military component repair experience desired
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems
• Specialized training in machine shop practices
• Must be able to maintain an airport SIDA badge
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime
• A valid drivers license is required for this position

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Responsibilities include reading blueprints and tape measures to ensure project accuracy and completion
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, Dremels, drills, and operate ovens
• Repairing components as needed per manual and router instruction
• Perform hot-bonding, wet lay-up preparation, and cures, using raw materials or pre-pregs, both glass and aramid fiber
• Perform repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins
• Remove and repair damage of honeycomb and core panels
• Repair of thermosets and thermoplastics using adhesive bonding
• Perform grinding, sanding, blending, deburring operation. Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
• Must follow all OSHA standards in regard to personal protection equipment
• Maintains a clean and neat work area

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aide
• Must have correctable near and far vision

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