**Shape the Future of Flight - Join Our Team as a Composite Technician!**
**Location:** Kinston, NC | **Pay Rate:** $34-$37/hr | **Type:** Full-Time, 12-Month Contract | **Schedule:** Monday-Friday (must be able to work any shift, including weekends as needed)
**Build What's Next in Aerospace**
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is hiring an experienced **Composite Technician** to join our team, partnering with a **leader in the aerospace industry** . In this hands-on role, you'll be at the heart of aircraft innovation-fabricating and bonding high-performance composite parts that make modern flight possible.
Your precision and technical expertise will help produce critical components that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and quality. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology.
**What You'll Do**
+ Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond metal, composite, or laminate fabrications, assemblies, and parts.
+ Follow engineering drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine bonding requirements.
+ Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
+ Cut, sand, smooth, and seal parts or edges to meet quality standards.
+ Apply resins, adhesives, and sealants per established procedures.
+ Verify work meets engineering and process specifications.
+ Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring certification and proper functionality.
+ Support continuous product flow by assisting and training team members.
+ Perform minor maintenance and complete all necessary production transactions.
**What You'll Bring**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ **5+ years of hands-on composite experience** (aerospace industry required).
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
+ Experience operating composite fabrication equipment (autoclaves, presses, ovens).
+ Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
+ Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift and work assigned shifts/weekends as needed.
+ Must complete required computer-based training and testing prior to production.
**Preferred Skills:**
+ Familiarity with Aerospace documentation and procedures.
+ Experience with pleating, compaction, final bagging, and edge sealing.
+ MVP qualification or training experience in composite processes.
**Education / Experience**
Education/experience typically acquired through **advanced education (e.g., Bachelor's degree)** and **6 or more years of related work experience** , or an equivalent combination such as:
+ **Master's + 4 years** related experience, or
+ **10 years of directly related experience** in lieu of a degree.
**Why Join Us**
At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll work with some of the most respected names in aerospace manufacturing. We take pride in supporting innovative, high-performance aircraft programs while helping our employees grow their technical skills and careers.
We offer:
+ **Competitive pay** and overtime potential.
+ **Comprehensive training** and certification opportunities.
+ A **collaborative, safety-focused work environment** that values craftsmanship and precision.
+ The chance to **contribute to world-class aircraft production** that shapes the future of aviation.
**Take Flight in Your Career**
If you're a skilled composite technician ready to join a team that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork, **apply today** and help us build the future of aerospace.
**Pay Details:** $34.00 to $37.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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