Manufacturing Production Associate

About the position

Come Grow with Albany Engineered Composites. Great Job! Great Pay! Great Schedule! Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft. Our Manufacturing Assemblers / Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specifications.
• Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.
• Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
• Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
• Sands, burrs and smooths over areas, applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product.
• Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• No experience necessary - We will train.
• Able to identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives and resins.
• Assist with cutting and kitting materials.
• Complete lay-ups using measuring instruments per shop orders, blue prints or laser ply projector.
• Vacuum bag basic shapes and sizes.
• Assist in loading autoclaves and/or ovens with the use of forklifts, cranes or handling cart.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in manufacturing or assembly roles is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• $1500 Sign On Bonus or $2000 Sign On Bonus if you accept a NIGHT SHIFT
• $20/ Hour DOE
• Multiple Shifts Available Nights and Weekends
• WEEKLY PAY - Payday is every Friday
• Generous PTO
• Holidays
• 401K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Several Work Schedules to Choose From