Under direct supervision, the Composite Assembly Operator – Level I performs a variety of standard, generally repetitive manufacturing activities involved in the fabrication, assembly, and machine operations required to manufacture composite parts or assemblies. This role provides hands-on support to higher-level Assembly II personnel and contributes to the safe, timely, and high-quality production of aerospace components in accordance with established work instructions, quality standards, and safety regulations. This is an entry level role and training will be provided.

Manufacturing & Assembly Support

• Assist Assembly II personnel in assembling parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps
• Assist in the assembly of prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators for new or emerging aircraft environmental technologies by following detailed product specifications and instructions
• Assist in attaching brackets, hinges, clips, or other hardware to secure or support components and subassemblies using mechanical fasteners, chemical bonding, or welding processes
• Clean, oil, coat, or otherwise prepare components and materials prior to assembly or attachment as required
• Assist in joining major structural assemblies such as wings, tails, or fuselage sections in accordance with work order requirements and specifications
• Layout, Alignment & Fit
• Assist Assembly II personnel in laying out, marking, and identifying reference points for installation of parts or components using jigs, templates, and measuring or marking instruments
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring instruments while following blueprint lines, index points, and work instructions
• Verify dimensions, alignment, and fit of cable assemblies, fittings, or components using approved measuring devices
• Assist in ensuring proper fitness and clearance by cutting, trimming, filing, bending, or smoothing parts as required

• Assist Assembly II personnel in fabricating parts required for assembly or installation using shop machinery or manufacturing equipment

• Splice cables using clamps and fittings or by reweaving cable strands
• Assist in splicing seals or tubing using approved bonding materials and processes

Identification, Documentation & Quality

• Assist Assembly II personnel in marking identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies using labels, etching devices, rubber stamps, or other approved identification methods
• Follow work instructions, blueprints, specifications, and routing documentation accurately
• Notify supervision of any quality concerns, defects, or deviations from specifications

Safety, Environmental & Housekeeping

• Capture and segregate waste materials such as aluminum swarf, machining cutting fluids, solvents, and other materials for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and hazard control requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free work area
• Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times