Composite Technician

Composite Technician – Needed in Midland, TX | $51/hr

Location: Midland, Texas

Work Type: On-Site

Facility: Climate-Controlled / Clean Room Environment

Compensation & Pay Breakdown

Pay: $27/hr taxable + $192/day per diem (5 or 7 days/week depending on shift)

Estimated Weekly Income (40-Hour Work Week)

• Taxable Pay: $27/hr × 40 hrs = $1,080/week

• Per Diem: $192/day × 7 days = $1,344/week

• Total Gross Weekly Income: ≈ $2,424/week

• Estimated After-Tax Weekly Income: ≈ $2,262/week

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Composite Technicians to support the production of advanced aerospace composite structures. This role focuses on CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) manufacturing, precision assembly, bonding, and autoclave curing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform CFRP composite layups using Toray prepreg materials per engineering drawings and work instructions

• Execute vacuum bagging, thermocouple placement, and cure preparation for autoclave and oven processes

• Operate and monitor autoclaves and curing ovens; document pressure and temperature parameters

• Conduct bonding preparation (cleaning, abrading, masking, adhesive application, hot bonding)

• Operate CNC routers for trimming, drilling, machining, and finishing composite components

• Perform structural assembly including drilling, riveting, wiring, and sheet metal repair as required

• Perform in-process inspections to ensure aerospace quality and conformance to specifications

• Maintain accurate production logs and documentation

• Assist with equipment installation, setup, and process trials during facility expansion

• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to troubleshoot issues and improve processes

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)

• Experience with:

• Bonding preparation and adhesive handling

• Composite layup (carbon fiber, fiberglass)

• Vacuum bagging and autoclave curing

• Toray prepreg materials

• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation

• CNC routing and composite machining

• Assembly using hand tools and power tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new facility setup or equipment installation

• Knowledge of AS9100 or NADCAP quality systems

• Experience with honeycomb core structures

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure

• Forklift or overhead crane certification

• Technical certification or associate degree in aerospace/manufacturing

Work Environment

• Clean room bench work

• Climate-controlled facility

• PPE provided on site

Shift Options *Must Be Shift Flexible*

• 1st Shift (Mon–Thurs)

• 2nd Shift (Mon–Thurs)

• 3rd Shift (Fri–Sun)

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-oriented, hands-on composite technicians

• Strong experience with hot bonding and vacuum bagging

• Familiarity with honeycomb structures

• Ability to walk through the full bagging process of a flat panel reinforcement

• Comfortable reading and executing work from blueprints and technical documentation

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.