JOB TITLE: Composite Technician
LOCATION: Kinston, NC
PAY RATE: $42/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond metal, composite, or laminate parts, assemblies, skins, or equipment

Cut materials to size and operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens for bonding cycles

Sand, burr, smooth surfaces, and apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges

Follow engineering and manufacturing specifications to ensure proper bonding conditions (temperature, pressure, sequence)

Perform rework, repairs, and quality verification according to controlled procedures

Utilize lay-up tools (optical and hard tools) for assembly fabrication

Read and interpret prints, charts, sketches, work orders, and technical documents

Apply shop math and precision measuring instruments to complete assignments

Ensure equipment/tool certification and control of solvents/cleaning solutions per procedures

Perform routine minor machine maintenance and safely move product within the work area

Train and assist other employees; support continuous product flow

Train to become MVP qualified

Complete additional duties as assigned with training and certification

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred

Experience in composite or metal fabrication, assembly, or bonding preferred

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and shop mathematics

Ability to operate autoclaves, presses, and other fabrication equipment

Strong attention to detail and quality focus

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to safely lift and move materials as required

Willingness to learn and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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