Composite Technician I-2nd Shift

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Pet Insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Briggs, TX, is seeking an entry-level Composite Technician. You will manufacture production and development primary structures, tanks, and secondary structures from raw fiber to the integration line. No previous composites experience required; training is provided.

Firefly offers health, dental and vision plans, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet insurance, and flexible PTO. ITAR requires U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes.

Responsibilities

• Cut carbon and other composite materials using hand tools to high tolerance.
• Assist with bonding operations (abrade, clean, adhesive preparation).
• Support hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with Firefly Aerospace

Come be a part of the 21 st Century Space Race!

Careers At Firefly Aerospace

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Come help us build rockets. This is an entry-level Composite Technician position where we provide training, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for strong career progression. No previous composites experience is required. Composite Technicians manufacture production and development primary structures, tanks, and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all-composite rocket, and composites fundamentally set Firefly apart from competitors. Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut carbon and other composite materials using hand tools to high tolerance
• Assist with bonding operations (abrade, clean, adhesive preparation)
• Support hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials
• Assist with vacuum bagging and cure cycle preparation
• Maintain material handling compliance pursuant to AS9100
• Read and follow work instructions and assembly prints
• Maintain shop organization and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 0+ years of experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.