Assembler

Job Title: Aircraft Assembly

Job Description

This role focuses on building advanced composite aircraft parts using precise hand layup techniques and laser-guided ply placement on tooling. You will prepare, assemble, and finish composite components through vacuum bagging, oven and autoclave processes, while following detailed work instructions, blueprints, and customer specifications. The position requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and consistent adherence to safety, quality, and cleanliness standards in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques in accordance with specific work instructions, travelers, and customer specifications.
• Utilize laser systems to accurately lay up plies on tools and ensure correct ply orientation and placement during the layup process.
• Fit and smooth successive layers of materials to achieve a uniform build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids, following directions and instructions.
• Prepare, vacuum bag, and process parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave curing, including performing leak tests on vacuum bags.
• Perform in-process inspections as instructed on travelers and as delegated by quality, using precision measuring tools and instruments as required.
• Visually inspect parts for defects prior to bagging and after processing, ensuring that all parts meet quality standards.
• Accurately record time worked on operations through Epicor or similar systems and maintain all required production and quality paperwork.
• Mark identifying information on parts and ensure proper labeling and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required for composite layup, bonding, and cleaning, following all safety guidelines.
• Clean and prep bond tools and layup tooling as needed to ensure proper surface condition for composite fabrication.
• Unbag and demold parts after curing, perform necessary cleaning, and restore work areas to a safe and orderly condition.
• Follow established safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and adjust methods or approaches to best fit changing situations, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintain neatness and a clean-as-you-go approach to keep work areas foreign object and debris (FOD) free.
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings to interpret part geometry, layup requirements, and tooling details.
• Act in a manner that consistently enhances the integrity and respect of the department and the broader organization.
• Work collaboratively within small team cells of 3–5 people to meet production goals and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in hand layup of advanced composite materials on designated tooling.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and customer specifications for composite layup and processing.
• Proficiency with laser systems or similar tools for accurate ply placement during layup.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum bagging techniques for room temperature, oven, and autoclave processing.
• Capability to perform visual inspection of composite parts and identify defects such as wrinkles, voids, and air pockets.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and instruments for in-process inspections.
• Experience with composite materials, including pre-preg layup, trimming, and finishing processes.
• Competence in using chemicals, adhesives, and solvents safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording time, production data, and quality documentation.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-free work area.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently during the workday.
• Frequent ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional ability to climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Seldom ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision capabilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eligibility to work under ITAR-regulated programs, including meeting applicable work authorization requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in tooling fabrication and tool preparation for composite layup.
• Experience in production or assembly work within aerospace or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Epicor or similar manufacturing execution and time-tracking systems.
• Knowledge of precision trimming and advanced layup techniques for composite parts.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and productivity.
• Strong adaptability to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective teamwork skills and a collaborative mindset when working in small production cells.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and professionalism in all interactions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a forward-thinking organization that values creative thinking and encourages exploring solutions beyond conventional approaches. The culture emphasizes nimble, flexible, and fast-to-market execution, supported by integrated program management and focused collaboration between teams. With a one-team mindset, you will work alongside colleagues who bring broad aerospace and industrial experience, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to innovative, viable solutions.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility designed for advanced composite production. You will work within team cells of approximately 3–5 people, fostering close collaboration and efficient workflow. The environment supports both first and second shift schedules, Monday through Friday, offering structured hours in a professional setting. Dress is business casual, and the facility emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to established security procedures while using modern equipment and processes for composite manufacturing.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LADSON, SC.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 LADSON,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.