Aircraft Assembly-lay Up

Build composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques. Utilize a laser system for accurate layup of plies on tools. Ensure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids by fitting and smoothing successive layers of materials. Perform vacuum bagging for room temperature, oven, and autoclave processes. Conduct in-process inspections and record time worked accurately.

Responsibilities

• Build composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques.
• Utilize a laser system for accurate layup of plies on tools.
• Fit and smooth successive layers of materials to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids.
• Perform vacuum bagging for room temperature, oven, and autoclave processes.
• Conduct in-process inspections as instructed on travelers and as delegated by quality.
• Read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Accurately record time worked on operations through Epicor.
• Visually inspect parts prior to bagging and perform leak tests on vacuum bags.
• Accurately record information on paperwork associated with the position.
• Mark identifying information on parts.
• Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required.
• Clean and prep bond tools as needed.
• Unbag and demold parts as needed and clean the area after use.
• Follow safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings.

• Experience in assembly, production, and use of hand tools.
• Ability to perform hand layup of advanced composite materials.
• Experience with tooling fabrication and tool prep for lay-up.
• Proficiency in vacuum bagging, precision trimming, and layup techniques.
• Skill in visual inspection and inspection of parts.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Capability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds seldomly.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We foster creative thinking and encourage exploring solutions outside the norm. Our nimble, flexible, and fast-to-market approach ensures we deliver viable solutions efficiently. We promote focused collaboration, working closely with customers and suppliers to leverage our extensive experience in aerospace and industrial applications.

Work Environment

Work in a large state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within teams of 3-5 working cells. The dress code is business casual. Both 1st and 2nd shifts are available from Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LADSON, South Carolina.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.