Composite Technician (Talent Pool)

Segula Technologies; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies in Kinston, NC is seeking a Composite Technician to support fabrication, assembly, bonding, and repair of composite and metal aircraft structures. You will work with advanced composites, lay-up tools, bonding processes, autoclaves, ovens, and precision measuring equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with composite fabrication, lay-ups, bonding, assembly, and aerospace manufacturing processes while upholding top safety and

Qualifications

• Experience with composite fabrication, lay-ups, bonding, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond metal, composite, and laminate assemblies.
• Follow drawings and specs to determine bonding requirements (temp/pressure).
• Cut materials to size.
• Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens for bonding cycles.
• Finish bonded surfaces and apply sealing resins.
• Perform composite lay-up with optical and hard tooling.
• Complete rework and repairs as needed.
• Verify product quality per procedures.
• Extract information from blueprints and work orders.
• Use precision measuring instruments for tasks.
• Ensure compliance with process requirements and specs.
• Maintain equipment/tooling certifications.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Lay-up

Bonding

Aerospace manufacturing

Safety awareness

Tools

Autoclaves

Ovens

Precision tools

Job description

Join a leading aerospace manufacturing team in Kinston, NC as a Composite Technician supporting the fabrication, assembly, bonding, and repair of composite and metal aircraft structures. This role involves working with advanced composite materials, lay-up tools, bonding processes, autoclaves, ovens, and precision measuring equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with composite fabrication, lay-ups, bonding, assembly, and aerospace manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond a variety of metal, composite, and laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins, and equipment.
• Follow engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and work instructions to determine bonding requirements, including temperature and pressure specifications.
• Cut materials and components to required dimensions.
• Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
• Sand, burr, smooth, and finish bonded surfaces.
• Apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Perform composite lay-up activities using optical and hard tooling.
• Complete rework and repair activities as required.
• Monitor and verify product quality in accordance with controlled procedures.
• Obtain and interpret information from blueprints, charts, sketches, work orders, technical documents, verbal instructions, and electronic systems.
• Utilize shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete assignments.
• Verify all work meets process requirements and engineering specifications.
• Ensure equipment and tooling certifications remain current and compliant with procedures.
• Use solvents and cleaning solutions to prepare details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint operations.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance.
• Move products and materials within the manufacturing area using designated equipment.
• Support production flow by assisting and training employees across classification levels.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.