Composite Technician

Overview

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Composite Technician to join our Production department based in Kinston, NC. Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Your Responsibilities

Lays out, assembles, pre-fits, and bonds a variety of metal, composite or laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins or equipment. Follows engineering and manufacturing specifications and orders to determine parts to be bonded and the temperature and pressure required. Cuts parts or materials to size. Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete the bonding cycle. Sands, burrs and smoothes over areas. Applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges. Processes methods and sequences vary depending on compounds, contours and lay-up transitions. May perform complicated rework or repair. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with controlled procedures. The company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including the following: use lay-up tools (optical and hard tools) in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies; obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work orders and other documents; use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments; verify work per work instruction and specifications; ensure equipment and tool certification; use solvents and cleaning solutions; perform routine minor machine maintenance; move products within the manufacturing area; support continuous flow of product by training and assisting employees; occasional movement of product to the next operation.

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

Required: 2 years minimum experience in aviation production or equivalent; previous experience with lay-ups, assembling, pre-fitting, and bonding a variety of metal, composite or laminate fabrications, assemblies, parts, skins or equipment; ability and willingness to work any shift including overtime. Preferred: 5+ years minimum experience in aviation production. Education: High School Diploma/GED or WorkKeys Assessment; training provided by Airbus after recruitment in Health & Safety, general aircraft familiarization, and quality training. Citizenship: Authorized to work in the US. Clearance: None.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Strong attention to detail; knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team; high flexibility and initiative.

Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication in English for a multicultural environment.

Technical Systems Proficiency: Proficient in Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS); familiarity with aerospace tools such as SAP and MES systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Onsite: 100% On-site. Vision, hearing, speaking, and mobility requirements as described for documentation and production floor activities; PPE as required; ability to lift up to 30 lbs/14 kg; ability to work at heights up to 40 feet; travel up to once or twice a year.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Airbus does not sponsor visas unless specified. This position is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request.