Operator - Assembler

About the role

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies, and components. For over 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries, including applications on large commercial transports, fighter jets, and military rotorcraft. Our expertise is featured on platforms such as Boeing’s 7-series family, BETA Technologies, the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions, supported by significant investment in infrastructure and automation to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures, including hand drilling of composites and metallics, installing brackets, nut plates, clips, rivets, and brackets.
• Mix and apply sealants, perform torque checks, and set pins.
• Bond metallic and composite materials using hand drilling with semi-automated drills and hand tools.
• Perform match drilling and overhead crane work.
• Maintain a clean work area per daily, monthly, and yearly cleanup schedules.
• Identify different process materials, pre-pregs, and adhesives.
• Assemble and fit pre-fabricated metallic and composite parts to form assemblies, working at benches or directly on a structure assembly fixture.
• Read and interpret aircraft assembly instruction plans, diagrams, drawings, and other documentation to perform assembly functions accurately with minimal supervision.
• Assemble, fit, shim, and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft spars, ribs, skins, and fittings.
• Utilize hand and power tools such as drills to assemble and fabricate components with fasteners and bonding agents.
• Work with the quality department to ensure production assemblies meet inspection procedures and specifications.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience with complex aircraft assembly required.
• Trade School certification such as Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification is desired.
• Shop floor math skills, experience following engineering orders, and the ability to read drawings or blueprints required.
• 1-2 years of experience using various hand and power tools required.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by the Department of Defense); visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Top-notch benefits program including a generous 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and personal days.
• Strong commitment to work/life balance.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.