JOB TITLE: COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN II DEPARTMENT: FABRICATION REPORTS TO: FABRICATION SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME CLEARANCE: SECRET LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MD Job Summary: Composite Technician II performs intermediate-level composite fabrication and repair work on aircraft structures and components. The Composites Technician II performs standard assignments with moderate independence while following established work instructions, technical drawings, and quality requirements. More complex assignments are completed with guidance from senior technicians, leads, engineering, or quality personnel. Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform composite operations: hand lay-up (pre-preg and wet), vacuum bagging, trimming, and finishing.
- Prepare molds and tools by cleaning, applying release agents, and setting up materials.
- Assist with and perform established curing processes in accordance with work instructions and applicable procedures.
- Trim and finish composite parts using hand and power tools to meet engineering specifications.
- Perform standard composite repairs in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, and work instructions. Escalate complex repairs or discrepancies as appropriate.
- Accurately document completed work and maintain required production and quality records.
- Read and interpret work instructions, technical drawings, and process documentation.
- Adhere to safety protocols when handling materials (resins, prepregs, solvents) and operate in controlled environments, ensuring all work is completed within quality, safety, and time standards.
- Perform routine assignments independently and seek guidance from senior technicians, leads, engineering, or quality personnel when encountering complex or unfamiliar issues.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional departments to support production requirements.
- Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.
Basic Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- Composites manufacturing or repair experience in aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
- Proficient in reading technical drawings and skilled with tooling and equipment: calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools.
- Strong attention to detail, quality orientation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with cross-functional personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
- Recurring FOD training and awareness, upon hire and annually.
- Must be able to obtain a DOT physical and haul trailers to and from offsite locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with military aviation operations
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, more with assistance.
- Work environment consists of various office and manufacturing settings with may have exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals.
- Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.
Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and work location, where applicable. |
Platform Aerospace
26 To 33 (USD) Hourly
Sep 29, 2026