Composite Repair Technician – Elevate Your Aerospace Career
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PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Composite Repair Technician to support aerospace manufacturing in Kinston, NC. In this full-time, 6-month consulting role, you will be responsible for assembling, repairing, and bonding composite and metal aerospace components, ensuring top-tier quality and safety. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, perfect for skilled professionals looking to make an impact in aerospace production.
Pay Rate: $40 - $42 per hour
Schedule: Must be available for any shift, overtime, and weekends as required
Location: Onsite in Kinston, NC
What You’ll Do
As a Composite Repair Technician, you will:
Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond composite and metal components using advanced fabrication techniques.
Follow engineering and manufacturing specifications to determine proper bonding procedures, temperature, and pressure settings.
Cut materials to size, apply sealing resins to cut/exposed edges, and ensure a smooth finish.
Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
Perform complex rework and repairs, ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.
Use precision measuring instruments and shop mathematics to verify completed work.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with controlled procedures.
Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain tools per certification procedures.
Support continuous production flow by training and assisting team members.
Obtain MVP qualification through company-provided training.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
2-5 years of Composite Repair experience in aerospace manufacturing.
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications.
Experience with bonding, cutting, sealing, and finishing aerospace components.
Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift and perform physically demanding tasks.
Local candidates strongly preferred.
Must be able to start ASAP and work any assigned shift, including weekends and overtime.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience operating autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens for composite fabrication.
Knowledge of precision measurement tools and aerospace-quality verification procedures.
Previous experience in a high-volume aerospace production environment.
Apply Today!
Are you ready to bring your composite repair expertise to a high-impact aerospace role? Apply now and help us shape the future of flight!
Pay Details: $40.00 to $43.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
