Pay Rate: $23.75
Overtime: $35.63
As a Manufacturing Technician 2, you’ll play a vital role in producing advanced propeller components that keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. From layup to final assembly, your work directly supports flight-critical hardware that meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.
This role is designed for an experienced manufacturing technician who can work with a higher degree of independence across composite production processes, support consistent execution on the shop floor, and help strengthen quality and process discipline across the team. Cross-training is encouraged, and your growth is supported every step of the way.
Job Description
- Depending on production needs and your training progression, you’ll contribute to one or more of the following areas:
- Layup: Prepare molds, cut and place composite materials, debulk, and vacuum bag assemblies.
- Molding: Operate presses, autoclaves, and vacuum systems to mold and cure composite parts.
- Bonding: Prepare surfaces, mix/apply adhesives, assemble and cure bonded assemblies.
- Deflashing: Remove flash, gates, and excess material to achieve precise final dimensions.
- Assembly: Build and balance propeller blades, hubs, and related hardware per specifications.
- Inspection & Documentation: Conduct in-process inspections, maintain traceability, and record process data.
- Support: Assist with shipping/receiving, inventory counts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- You will help reinforce strong process execution, quality expectations, and dependable output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- You may also support onboarding and day-to-day guidance for less experienced technicians within assigned work areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or composites certification preferred.
- 0–5+ years of experience in composites manufacturing (aviation/aerospace a plus).
- Ability to read ply books, engineering drawings, and process specifications.
- Hands-on skills with composite materials, vacuum bagging, and cure cycle monitoring.
- Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with precision tools (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers).
- Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 quality standards, FOD prevention, and cleanroom practices.
- Ability to lift 40–50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work overtime or flexible shifts as needed.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug test.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to work in accordance with company safety, quality, facility access, and ITAR-related requirements.
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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