Composite Tech

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Composite Tech.

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. We currently have positions available for both 1st shift (6:00a-3:30p) and second shift (3p-12:30a).

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of manufacturing operations essential to completing sub-assemblies and final assemblies for composites and sheet metal aircraft components while maintaining all engineering requirements and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and Manufacturing Plans to assemble composite and sheet metal components.

Bond various materials such as composites, metals, and laminates, for assemblies, parts, components, and structures.

Align components and sub-assemblies on jigs and fixtures.

Layout, drill, form, and trim aircraft component parts and sub-assemblies.

Perform part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, drilling, reaming, and riveting.

Mix and apply 2-part adhesive for sealing and edge bonding.

Familiar with manufacturing execution systems for electronic buy off and status of work

Non-Essential Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints.

Experience working with mylar overlays.

Minimum 6 years of experience in composites, sheet metal assembly, and/or Autobody repair.

Experience/ expertise using drill motors, rivet guns, die grinders, cleco pliers, countersink cages, and standard hand tools and measurement equipment including calipers and micrometers.

Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes

Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude

Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred

Education: High School Diploma

US. Person under 22 CFR 120 (due to ITAR Restrictions)

Perks and Benefits:

100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental

401K - 5% match

Employee Stocks Option Program

8- paid Holidays

PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment

$2,500 tuition reimbursement

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position falls within $26 and $32. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us? At Rock West Composites, we care about our employees! We offer exceptional benefits to our full-time team members, including 100% employer-paid Medical & Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401K match. Plus, you'll thrive in our fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.

ITAR Requirement:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.