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Aerospace Composites Lead Technician

Manchester, CT
full-timesenioraerospace

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Description

You will lead a production cell building flight-critical composite structures, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll work hands-on with technicians, engineering, and quality to produce hardware ready for demanding aerospace applications.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of hands-on aerospace composite manufacturing experience
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor technicians in a production setting
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ply layup diagrams, work instructions, and process specs
  • Strong knowledge of composite material handling, layup, molding, bonding, and assembly
  • Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 quality standards and FOD prevention practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily composite fabrication with focus on safety, quality, schedule, efficiency, and cost control
  • Execute full composite build process: cutting/kitting, layup, molding, deflash, bonding, assembly
  • Perform in-process inspections for workmanship, spec adherence, and FOD prevention
  • Train, audit, certify, and mentor composite technicians; assign daily work and provide technical direction
  • Serve as technical liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Quality
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