Composite Fabricator

The role

The individual will perform fabrication, installation, and assembly of composite structures and components. This includes wet lay-up, pre-preg lay-up, and operating curing ovens.

What you will do

• Fabrication, installation and assembly of composites and components
• Fabrication and layup of composite part fab and assembly using wet lay-up and pre-preg lay-up processes
• Dry fit, sub-assembly, as well as integration of aircraft components
• Hand sanding of composite surfaces and use of hand tools
• Proper Bagging of parts to be put under vacuum
• Operating Knowledge of curing composite parts in ovens and maintaining and monitoring cure cycles
• Identify defects and notify shop leadership
• Maintain assigned work areas in a safe, clean and organized fashion
• Interpret and work in accordance with written work instructions, technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Operate related ground handling equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2-5 years of composite aircraft structure fabrication and assembly for Level I
• 5-10 years of composite aircraft structure fabrication and assembly for Level II
• Strong understanding of the importance of FOD control and tool control
• Detail-oriented
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing philosophies and tools
• Personnel safety mentality
• Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear a respirator

Nice to have

• Current A & P license
• Experience with high temperature materials such as BMI resins, titanium, and high temperature epoxy’s
• Experience with high tolerance assembly techniques, including laser metrology, precision tooling and jigging
• Application, repair, and replacement of thermal protection system materials

Benefits

• Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

About the company

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Their team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations.