Composite Technician

Job Title: Composite Technician

Location: Spanish Fork, UT

Contract to hire

Shifts available:

1st Shift

- Monday- Friday (Off every other Friday)

- 6:00 am-3:00 pm

2nd Shift

- Monday- Friday (Off every other Friday)

- 3:00 pm-12:30 pm

Currently working OT on Fridays and/or Saturdays

Job Description

As a Composite Technician, you will assist in preparing molds and forms, marking, and cutting materials such as tape, woven material, honeycomb, and adhesive. You will perform tasks like drilling, trimming, and sanding to blueprint dimensions and tolerances. Your role will include operating a vacuum press, assisting in composite material lay-up, and ensuring smooth build-up free from wrinkles and voids. You will also develop shop aids, assemble aircraft components, prepare surfaces for painting, and apply coatings using a spray gun. Quality assurance is a priority, and you will maintain records, verify material quality, and ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
• Mark and cut materials following templates, guides, or specific dimensions.
• Drill, trim, and sand materials to blueprint dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate vacuum press and assist in the lay-up of composite materials.
• Smooth successive layers to secure build-up free from wrinkles and voids.
• Assist in developing shop aids for fabrication and assembly.
• Assemble aircraft components using adhesives, rivets, and fasteners.
• Prepare surfaces and paint composite and metal components.
• Apply epoxy paints, urethane, and water-based coatings.
• Check expiration dates of materials and prepare resin mixes.
• Make continuity checks and verify quality in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain records and support quality processes.
• Observe laws, regulations, and safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate verbally and understand written instructions and blueprints.
• Experience with hand tools, such as rollers, scissors, and heat guns.
• Proficient in using measuring instruments like scales and calipers.
• Familiarity with shop tools such as band saws and drill press.
• Ability to work in a loud environment and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools.
• Trainable candidates with a desire to build and learn quickly.
• Respirator certification may be required.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance. Benefit from a supportive work environment with a focus on safety and quality. Time off and transportation benefits are also available.

Work Environment

The work environment is loud, requiring the use of various technical equipment and tools such as grinders, saws, and sanders. The position involves working in a fast-paced setting, cutting carbon fiber parts, and using adhesives. The technician will receive assignments from a lead and work independently or with guidance as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spanish Fork, UT.

The pay range for this position is $19.41 - $20.41/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Spanish Fork,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

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.