COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Ongoing training and development

Zusammenfassung

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services is seeking a composite technician in Tampa, FL. The role fabricates aircraft parts and performs autoclave processes with composite materials, reading blueprints, and using a range of hand tools.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, related training, and at least 3 years of MRO/military component repair experience, with the ability to work nights and weekends and obtain an airport SIDA badge.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Airframe license preferred but not required.
• Three (3) years MRO/Military component repair experience desired.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and MSDS labels.
• Must be able to obtain airport SIDA badge.

Aufgaben

• Read blueprints and tape measures to ensure project accuracy.
• Read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Use hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, Dremel tools, drills, and ovens.
• Repair components per manual and router instructions.
• Perform hot-bonding, wet lay-up prep, and cures using raw materials or pre-pregs (glass and aramid fiber).
• Repair with various adhesives and resins; repair honeycomb and core panels.
• Repair thermosets and thermoplastics using adhesive bonding.
• Operate power tools and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Follow OSHA PPE requirements and maintain an organized area.

Kenntnisse

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Hand tools operation

Flexibility (nights/weekends)

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in machine shop practices

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Dremel tools

Ovens

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

This 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 driver's 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, Dremel's, 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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