Composite Technician

Composite Technician
Position Overview
At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Composite Technician to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Responsibilities
– Build composite components for air vehicles using appropriate lay-up techniques.
– Operate a broad variety equipment for cutting, kitting, and assembly of materials to include machines requiring understanding of computer software technology.
– Use hand/power tools in a safe and efficient manner to shape and form simple and complex components.
– Prepare composite components for curing process in autoclave and/or oven by applying proper vacuum bagging methods and procedures.
– Ensure parts meet all quality standards and guidelines prior to presenting for inspection.
– Perform simple composite repairs when needed.
– Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention program and complies with all safety regulations.
– Must be able to perform math computations, to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
– May work any shift and overtime.
– Comply with good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures.
– Support other Aurora Flight Sciences sites as required.
– Perform other tasks as required by site leadership.
Minimum Requirements
– Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED).
– Proficient in the use of computers and equipment which utilizes computer software technology.
– Must be a US Person.
Preferred Requirements
– Advanced vocational and/ or military technical schooling related to aircraft manufacturing or maintenance, or FAA licensed A&P a plus.
– Aerospace and/or manufacturing work-related experience.
Physical Requirements
– Must be able to work 2nd shift. New hires will be temporarily assigned to 1st shift during the initial training period then move to 2nd shift.
– Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
– Lift and transport objects up to 35 pounds; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
– Work onsite in Bridgeport, WV.
Salary Range (Annualized USD)
Minimum Range: $30,000.00 to $53,000.00
Maximum Range: $36,000.00 to $64,000.00

Aurora Company Overview
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Auroras innovation is combined with Boeings size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer