Airbus · 1 day ago
Composite Technician
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAirbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Composite Technician will be responsible for laying out, assembling, and bonding various composite and metal fabrications for aircraft components in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.
AerospaceManufacturingCommercial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lays out, assembles, pre-fits, and bonds a variety of metal, composite or laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins or equipment
Follows engineering and manufacturing specifications and orders to determine parts to be bonded and the temperature and pressure required
Cuts parts or materials to size
Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete the bonding cycle
Sands, burrs and smoothes over areas
Applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges
Process methods and sequences vary depending on compounds, contours and lay-up transitions
May perform complicated rework or repair
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with controlled procedures
The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions, including:
Utilize lay-up tools, which include both optical and hard tools, in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies
Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, workorders, documents, verbal and electronic information
Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments
Must verify work performed is per work instruction and meets process and/or engineering specifications
In addition, each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by leadership. Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required
Qualification
Required
Must be willing and able to work any shift
Workkeys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED
Lays out, assembles, pre-fits, and bonds a variety of metal, composite or laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins or equipment
Follows engineering and manufacturing specifications and orders to determine parts to be bonded and the temperature and pressure required
Cuts parts or materials to size
Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete the bonding cycle
Sands, burrs and smoothes over areas
Applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges
Process methods and sequences vary depending on compounds, contours and lay-up transitions
May perform complicated rework or repair
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with controlled procedures
Utilize lay-up tools, which include both optical and hard tools, in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies
Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, workorders, documents, verbal and electronic information
Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments
Must verify work performed is per work instruction and meets process and/or engineering specifications
Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms
Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts
Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer
Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents) and able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks. Protective Gloves
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces
Heights: able to function at heights up to 40 feet. Able to operate moving platforms, hydraulic lifts and forklifts
Benefits
Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
Founded in 2014
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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