Composite Manufacturing & Repair Technician

Airbus•Bingen, WA

21h•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a precision-driven craftsperson with a passion for aerospace-grade materials? We are seeking a Composite Manufacturing & Repair Technician to join our production team in Bingen. In this role, you won’t just be following a script—you’ll be a vital part of the entire lifecycle of a component, from raw material layup to final finish work. Whether you are performing complex wet layups, executing high-precision repairs to OEM standards, or crafting one-of-a-kind molds for our R&D department, your work will directly impact the quality and safety of our flight structures. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong background in composite fabrication, and the drive to work in a high-tech manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Meet the Team: The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea. Your Working Environment: Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Northwest has to offer! How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, 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 generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years experience in composite manufacturing and repair, or similar experience.
Citizenship: This role requires US Person Status under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license).
Onsite: 100% - Daily except when on travel.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture occasionally
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice rarely
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily
Personal Protective Equipment required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Responsibilities

Performs composite manufacture and repair related to molds, wet and prepare layup, re-work/repair of existing structures.
Perform finish work including sanding and painting.
Create one of a kind molds and composite components for Research and Development.
Perform in-depth inspection of outsourced composite components.
Notifies affected parties when clerical errors are discovered or documentation is incomplete.
Keeps track of Calibration/Certification dates of equipment and tooling.