Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)
Core
Fabricate composite detail parts and assemblies using lay-up, bonding, sealing, and riveting techniques in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Role type
Hands-on IC fabrication specialist (composites)
Builds
Composite structural parts and assemblies for Air Dominance Operations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Composite materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite lay-up and assembly, autoclave operation, GFM (ply cutter) operation, automated fiber placement, adhesive mixing and application, blueprint interpretation, FOD control, bonding best practices
Preferred skills
Aerospace or automotive spray painting operations, active Secret security clearance
Technologies
Autoclave, GFM (ply cutter), automated fiber placement
Responsibilities
Develop lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for composite fabrication; Set up and troubleshoot composite parts for assembly or layup; Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting; Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per specifications; Prep and apply required release agents to composite tooling
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC