Aircraft Assembly-lay Up

3 weeks ago


Ladson, United States Aerotek Full time

Job Title: Aircraft Assembly - Layup Operator

Job Description

Build composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques, utilizing laser systems for accurate layup of plies on tools during the layup process. Fit and smooth successive layers of materials to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids following directions and instructions. Vacuum bag parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave. Perform in-process inspections as instructed and delegated by quality. Use precision measuring tools and instruments. Accurately record time worked on operations through Epicor. Visually inspect parts prior to bagging, vacuum bag parts and leak test bags. Responsible for accurately recording quality paperwork associated with the position and marking identifying information on parts. Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required. Clean and prep bond tools as needed. Unbag and demold parts as needed and clean the area after doing so. Follow safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions. Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Maintain neatness and cleanliness in work areas and follow SS. Act in a manner that always enhances the integrity and respect of the department and company.

Responsibilities

  • Build composite parts using hand layup techniques.

  • Utilize laser systems for accurate layup of plies on tools.

  • Fit and smooth successive layers of materials to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids.

  • Vacuum bag parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave.

  • Perform in-process inspections as instructed.

  • Use precision measuring tools and instruments.

  • Accurately record time worked on operations through Epicor.

  • Visually inspect parts prior to bagging, vacuum bag parts, and leak test bags.

  • Record quality paperwork and mark identifying information on parts.

  • Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required.

  • Clean and prep bond tools as needed.

  • Unbag and demold parts as needed and clean the area after.

  • Follow safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.

  • Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.

  • Maintain neatness and cleanliness in work areas.

  • Follow SS and act in a manner that enhances the integrity and respect of the department and company.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with assembly, production, and hand tools.

  • Ability to perform hand layup of advanced composite materials.

  • Tooling fabrication and tool prep for lay-up.

  • Hand lay-up of pre-preg composite materials using a variety of techniques and processes.

  • Vacuum bagging, precision trimming, and layup techniques.

  • Visual inspection and inspection of parts.

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently.

  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms frequently.

  • Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.

  • Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently.

  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds seldomly.

  • Vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Why Work Here?

We encourage creative thinking and are committed to identifying and exploring solutions outside the norm. Our nimble, flexible, and fast-to-market approach ensures that our program management team is integrated and focused from proposal to delivery. We foster focused collaboration with a one-team mindset, working with customers in a wide range of aerospace and industrial applications. You will benefit from our extraordinary history, leadership, and related experience.

Work Environment

Large state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Work in teams of 3-5 in working cells. Dress code is business casual. 1st and 2nd shift, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LADSON, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LADSON,SC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.



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