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Albany International Corp. · 20 hours ago

Composite Technician I

Albany International Corp. is seeking Composite Technicians at all levels to work in a fast-paced environment supporting essential services in the Defense and Aerospace Industry. The role involves laying-up, braiding, or filament winding of composite materials and ensuring quality in the production of composite parts and assemblies.

3D PrintingIndustrialManufacturingTextiles
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Responsibilities

Bonding a variety of materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products
Operating a laser or pattern cutter, assisting with cutting and kitting materials
Completing lay-ups using measuring instruments per shop orders, blue prints or laser ply projector
Sanding, burring and smoothing over areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edges
Vacuum bagging basic shapes and sizes
Operating autoclaves, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle. Assisting in loading autoclaves and/or ovens with the use of forklifts, cranes or handling carts
Completing repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions
Monitoring and verifying quality of finished product
Able to identify different process materials, prepregs, adhesives and resins
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

Qualification

Hand layup aircraft compositesUnderstanding ply orientationBagging processOut life management of materialsMultiple material resin systemsNDIInspection processesSafety considerationsQuality monitoring

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons
Visa sponsorship is not being offered

Preferred

2-3 years of experience in hand layup aircraft composites
Understanding of ply orientation
Understanding major defect types (porosity, voids, wrinkles) and how to avoid them
Bagging process
4-5 years of experience in hand layup aircraft composites
Appreciation of part/process/material complexities and differences
Out life and working life management of materials
Experience with multiple material resin systems
Experience laying over core plies
Awareness of NDI and inspection processes
Safety considerations for layup processes

Benefits

Generous 401(k) match
Paid time off
Personal days
Strong commitment to work/life balance

Company

Albany International Corp.

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Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company with two core businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$119M
2021-08-05Post Ipo Secondary· $119M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Gunnar Kleveland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Willard Station
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
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