Composites Technician at Spectrum Recruiting Solutions

joinhandshake.com - Jobboard; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Composites Technician to fabricate and process materials for advanced aircraft. The role requires 2-3 years of experience with composite materials, a strong focus on quality, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team. Join us to innovate in an exciting industry with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in composite material lay-up and processing.
• Aerospace experience highly desired.
• Solid understanding of building composites including ply orientation and major defect types.

Responsibilities

• Perform lay-up, braiding, and filament winding of composite materials.
• Bond various dissimilar materials into assemblies and finish products.
• Perform basic quality checks and repairs on composite products.

Skills

Composite material lay-up and processing

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Safety focus

Tools

Autoclaves

Hydraulic presses

Ovens

Job description

Overview

We don’t just build aerospace components – we engineer the future. Our cutting-edge technology and advanced materials push the boundaries of innovation, helping our customers achieve what was once impossible. We create highly specialized, high-performance solutions that outperform traditional materials. If you’re passionate about working on groundbreaking projects in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the place for you.

Your Role

As a Composites Technician on our team, you will be responsible for the fabrication, bonding, and processing composite materials for advanced aircraft. You’ll contribute to the creation of critical components that meet rigorous aerospace standards, all while being part of a collaborative team that values safety, quality, and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Perform lay-up, braiding, and filament winding of composite materials
• Bonding various dissimilar materials into assemblies and finishes products
• Cut parts and materials to size based on layouts or blueprints
• Apply bonding agents and operating equipment such as autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens
• Mount and adjust heat, pressure, and timing controls to meet process requirements
• Finish components by sanding, burr­ing, smoothing, and sealing exposed edges
• Perform basic quality checks and repairs on composite products

What You’ll Bring

• 2-3 years of experience in composite material lay-up and processing
• Aerospace experience highly desired
• Solid understanding of building composites including ply orientation, major defect types, and bagging process
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and work instructions and use measuring equipment
• A strong focus for quality, teamwork, and safety

Why Join?

Our team is at the forefront of advanced technology, developing materials and structures that revolutionize the aerospace and defense industries along with high performance manufacturing. We provide valuable experience and professional growth opportunities. Whether you’re looking to refine your technical skills or take on leadership roles, there’s room to grow here.