Composite Technician

Position Summary

Performs a variety of manufacturing operations essential to completing sub-assemblies and final assemblies for composites and sheet metal aircraft components while maintaining all engineering requirements and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and Manufacturing Plans to assemble composite and sheet metal components.
• Bond various materials such as composites, metals, and laminates, for assemblies, parts, components, and structures.
• Align components and sub-assemblies on jigs and fixtures.
• Layout, drill, form, and trim aircraft component parts and sub-assemblies.
• Perform part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, drilling, reaming, and riveting.
• Mix and apply 2-part adhesive for sealing and edge bonding.

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints.
• Experience working with mylar overlays.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in composites and/or sheet metal assembly.
• Experience/ expertise using drill motors, rivet guns, die grinders, cleco pliers, countersink cages, and standard hand tools and measurement equipment including calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes.
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred.

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• 8- paid Holidays
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement

Compensation

The hourly range for this position falls within $26 and $32. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why Work With Us?

At Rock West Composites, we care about our employees! We offer exceptional benefits to our full-time team members, including 100% employer-paid Medical & Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401K match. Plus, you'll thrive in our fun and friendly working environment!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62. ITAR Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.