Job Description
Composite Technician
Cincinnati, OH
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Composite Technician you'll set up and operate a variety of hand tools such as hammers, files, dremels, drills, presses, low temperature ovens, pullers and hand grinders to perform various operations such as blending, chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, masking, and braze application.
What you'll do:
Composite technicians are responsible for fabricating aircraft parts, accessories, and trim in accordance with technical specifications.
Composite technician jobs are detail-oriented and involve crafting, sanding, bonding, assembly, oven and autoclave cures with a variety of composite materials.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, dremels, drills, and operate ovens.
Repairing components as needed per manual and router instruction.
Perform hot-bonding, wet lay-up preparation, and cures, using raw materials or pre-pregs, both glass and aramid fiber.
Perform repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins.
Remove and repair damage of honeycomb and core panels.
Repair of thermosets and thermoplastics using adhesive bonding.
Perform grinding, sanding, blending, deburring operation. Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment.
Accurately records time worked on shop order.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality.
The Composite Technician will work with and around a variety of chemicals and follow all OSHA standards in regards to personal protection equipment. Finally, responsibilities will include maintaining the shop floor free from clutter or debris and other duties as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsement for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
Basic Qualifications:
Mechanical aptitude with previous experience with hand tools such as grinder, sander, file, etc.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.
Preferred characteristics:
Strongly prefer 1+ year of experience with hand tools such as grinder, sanders, files, etc.
Prior experience with auto body, metal fabrication and engine repair helpful.
Previous experience reading/interpreting manuals, technical drawings, and/or blueprints.
Prior MRO/Military Component Repair experience desired.
Experience with precision measuring instruments.
Benefits that make life better:
Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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