Composite Technician I

Albany International Corp.•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding, and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specifications and requirements. They follow company policies and use proper personal protective equipment. The work also includes bonding dissimilar materials, preparing and finishing parts, operating equipment through bonding cycles, and verifying product quality. The position supports composite manufacturing for aerospace programs. Primary responsibilities include identifying process materials, assisting with cutting and kitting, completing lay-ups to shop orders or technical references, vacuum bagging basic shapes, and assisting with loading autoclaves or ovens using material-handling equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be a US Person; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

Bond composite, metal, or laminate assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment, or structures into semi-finished or finished products.
Lay out articles and cut parts or materials to size.
Apply liquid or solid bonding agents and operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
Set and operate controls to regulate heat, pressure, and timing according to material and bonding-agent specifications.
Sand, burr, and smooth areas; apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
Monitor and verify the quality of finished products.
Repair composite, metal, or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
Identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives, and resins.
Assist with cutting and kitting materials.
Complete lay-ups using measuring instruments according to shop orders, blueprints, or a laser ply projector.
Vacuum bag basic shapes and sizes.
Assist in loading autoclaves and/or ovens using forklifts, cranes, or handling carts.
Perform lay-up, braiding, and filament winding of composite materials while following specifications, company policies, and personal protective equipment requirements.