Lead Composite Technician
On-siteBriggs, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily composite fabrication activities on assigned shift, executing and overseeing all steps of aerospace-grade manufacturing from cutting materials to tight tolerances through hand lamination, vacuum bagging, and full cure cycle execution. Provide floor-level technical guidance and mentorship to technicians while interpreting engineering drawings, monitoring oven runs, and ensuring AS9100 material traceability compliance. Support troubleshooting of manufacturing discrepancies and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain schedule adherence and safety standards. Work an alternate 12-hour shift rotation (4-days-on/3-days-off) in Briggs, TX.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of composite manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong craftsmanship
- Experience with layup, bonding, vacuum bagging, and cure processes
- Ability to read and interpret composite layup drawings and assembly prints
- Proficient use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments
- Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
- Experience working with material data sheets
- Ability to provide guidance and support to other technicians
- Must be able to work an alternate work schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on a 4-days-on / 3-days-off rotation
- Schedule flexibility is required based on production needs
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years of composite manufacturing experience
- Aerospace composite manufacturing experience
- Experience leading teams or serving as shift lead
- Experience troubleshooting complex composite builds
- Experience working in an AS9100 or similarly regulated environment
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