Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is an aerospace company with a history of manufacturing the most advanced composite parts for commercial and military aircraft. AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions for the F-35 Fighter Jet, the Sikorsky CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). Our team members are motivated individuals that are looking for advancement, work life balance, great benefits, and the gratification of working in the prestigious aerospace industry. Albany values our employees and our employees take pride in the programs they support; together we create a culture of safety, family, and fun.

Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in accordance with customer and company specifications and requirements while following company policies and using proper personal protective equipment. Other duties include:

Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.
Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
Applies liquid or solid bonding agents. Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
Sands, burrs and smooths over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
Monitors and verifies quality of finished product.
Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
Verifies quality of finished product.

Primary Responsibilities:

Able to identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives and resins.
Assist with cutting and kitting materials.
Complete lay-ups using measuring instruments per shop orders, blue prints or laser ply projector.
Vacuum bag basic shapes and sizes.
Assist in loading autoclaves and\or ovens with the use of forklifts, cranes or handling carts.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

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As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications

www.albint.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company with two core businesses. Machine Clothing (MC) is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries. MC has a global market share of approximately 30%, compared to 15% estimated share for the next largest competitor. Albany Engineered Composites (AEC ) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace Industry. AEC is the sole supplier of fan blades, fan cases and other advanced composite components for the CFM LEAP engine; current estimates for annual LEAP production rates are approximately 1600 engines by the end of the decade, for which AEC will deliver approximately 100,000 parts per year. Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, and operates 22 plants in 10 countries, employs 4,400 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol AIN). Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at www.albint.com.

Composite Technician I

Composite Technician I

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