Entry-Level Composite Technician: Learn & Grow in Space

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an entry-level Composite Technician to manufacture primary and secondary structures from carbon fiber composites. Training provided, with opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include cutting, bonding prep, lamination, vacuum bagging, curing cycles, and maintaining shop safety and documentation per AS9100. Excellent benefits and growth potential available.

Qualifications

• No experience required for entry level role.
• 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 in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

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.
• Monitor oven runs under supervision.
• Cure materials per manufacturer specifications.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Drill & layout accuracy

Hand & power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an entry-level Composite Technician to manufacture primary and secondary structures from carbon fiber composites. Training provided, with opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include cutting, bonding prep, lamination, vacuum bagging, curing cycles, and maintaining shop safety and documentation per AS9100. Excellent benefits and growth potential available.