Aerospace Composite Technician

Aerospace Composite Technician

GSE Dynamics, Inc., a full-service engineering and manufacturing company located in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Aerospace Composite Technician

Responsibilities include:

• Mold preparation and repair including the application of mold releases
• Mixing and application of adhesives sealants and potting compounds
• Trim and machine core materials
• Layout and trim of finished parts
• Install and leak test of vacuum bag assemblies
• Setup oven and autoclave for cure cycles in accordance with instructions
• Basic machining of tooling and detail parts
• Finishing and application of paints to finished parts (details and assemblies)
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for fabrication and curing composite parts
• Perform structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and foaming adhesives.
• Utilize clean room process to maintain the integrity of new parts.
• Document materials utilized in creating parts for traceability purposes.

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of practices and procedures used to fabricate composite and metal bonded structures.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints and schematics is a must.
• Ability to use precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers in order to trim or drill parts.
• Ability to calculate proper proportions of resins and catalysts as required by specifications.
• Ability to lift heavy materials up to 50 lbs.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in laminating and/or fabricating.

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Benefits include: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Benefit, Life Insurance, 401k with company match.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Please contact: Careers@GSEDynamics.com