Composite Technician
Core
Fabricating and assembling composite parts and structures for UAV and robotic systems in a defense manufacturing environment.
Role type
Hands-on IC composite technician
Builds
UAV and robotic system components
Domain
Defense / Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
composite lay-up, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, structural bonding, reading engineering drawings, operating curing ovens, quality inspection
Preferred skills
aerospace or marine manufacturing experience, tooling and jig manufacturing, prepreg handling
Technologies
carbon fibre, fibreglass, prepreg, adhesives, curing stations
Responsibilities
Perform lay-up of composite materials into moulds; carry out vacuum bagging, resin infusion, trimming, and bonding; operate ovens and cutting tools; manufacture plugs, moulds, tooling, and jigs; inspect and verify quality at each build stage; flag deviations and support corrective actions.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC