Production Assembler 4 - Compression Molder (Second Shift) Erlanger, KY

Axillon Aerospace, Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace, Inc. is seeking an Aerospace Compression Molder to join their team in Erlanger, Kentucky. The role involves operating compression molding presses to produce lightweight composite parts for aircraft, with a focus on quality and adherence to aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in compression molding and a High School Diploma or GED. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compression molding or composite layup is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic or mechanical compression molding presses.
• Measure, cut, and weigh composite raw materials.
• Clean, assemble, and prepare mold cavities.
• Monitor and record curing parameters.
• Safely demold cured parts and perform inspections.
• Maintain strict traceability and log material batch numbers.

Skills

Press Operation

Material Preparation

Tooling & Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Aerospace Compression Molder to join our composite manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining compression molding presses to fabricate high-strength, lightweight composite parts used in commercial and defense aircraft. You will work with advanced materials, such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and specialized thermoset resins while adhering to strict aerospace quality standards and engineering specifications.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Press Operation: Operate hydraulic or mechanical compression molding presses according to specific manufacturing routing sheets and tool blueprints.
• Material Preparation: Measure, cut, and weigh composite raw materials (pre-pregs, molding compounds, and sheets) ensuring precise ply placement and orientation inside the mold matrix.
• Tooling & Maintenance: Clean, assemble, and prepare mold cavities using appropriate release agents. Perform basic preventative maintenance on molds and press equipment.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor and record critical curing parameters, including cycle times, temperatures, and pressures, to ensure structural integrity and prevent defects like voids or delamination.
• Post-Mold Processing: Safely demold cured parts, trim flash, and perform initial visual inspections for surface defects, warppage, or incomplete fills.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Maintain strict traceability by accurately logging material batch numbers, press settings, and inspection results in accordance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Minimum Qualification

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2+ years of experience in compression molding, composite layup, or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred but not required (aerospace or automotive industry highly preferred).

Hours: 3:00PM - 11:30PM