Composite Technician IV
Firefly Aerospace · Briggs, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform all the steps in making aerospace grade composite parts, including but not limited to:
- Cut carbon using hand tools to high tolerance
- Perform bonding operations (abrade, clean, prep adhesives, etc)
- Hand lamination of various materials including (carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives and foam or metallic cores)
- Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles from running instrumentation, debulking through monitoring oven runs
- Cure materials per mfg. spec
- Material handling pursuant to AS9100
- Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future products
- Improve composite operations and product designs with engineering
- Constantly improve the fabrication operations and drive efficiency projects from the ground up
Qualifications
- 8+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)
- Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes
- Demonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardware
- Strong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanship
- Proficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment
- Experience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environment
- Proven ability to mentor junior team members
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills