Operator

Albany International Corp.•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Albany Engineered Composites manufactures composite parts for commercial and military aircraft. Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding, and filament winding of composite materials according to customer and company specifications while following company policies and using proper personal protective equipment. The role also bonds dissimilar composite, metal, or laminate materials into semi-finished or finished products and helps complete and verify the quality of composite products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be a US Person; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Successfully pass a drug test, except where prohibited by state law.

Responsibilities

Identify 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 with loading autoclaves and/or ovens using forklifts, cranes, or handling carts.
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.
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, deburr, and smooth areas; apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
Monitor and verify finished-product quality.
Repair bonded composite, metal, or laminate products using inspection and rework instructions.