**Job Title: Aircraft Assembly - Layup Operator** **Job Description** Build composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques. Utilize laser systems for accurate layup of plies on tools during the layup process. Ensure build-up is free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids by fitting and smoothing successive layers of materials as necessary. Perform vacuum bagging for room temperature, oven, and autoclave processes. Conduct in-process inspections as instructed and read precision measuring tools and instruments. Record time worked accurately through Epicor, inspect for quality prior to bagging, and handle vacuum bag parts and leak test bags. Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required, and clean and prep bond tools as needed. Unbag and demold parts as necessary and maintain a clean and safe work area. **Responsibilities** + Build composite parts using hand layup techniques. + Utilize laser systems for accurate layup of plies. + Fit and smooth successive layers of materials to avoid wrinkles, air pockets, and voids. + Perform vacuum bagging for different temperature processes. + Conduct in-process inspections as instructed and use precision measuring tools. + Accurately record time worked through Epicor. + Inspect parts visually for quality prior to bagging. + Handle vacuum bag parts and conduct leak tests. + Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required. + Clean and prep bond tools. + Unbag and demold parts as needed. + Follow safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions. + Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands. + Read and understand blueprints and drawings. + Maintain a clean work area and follow clean-as-you-go practices. **Essential Skills** + Experience with assembly, production, and layup techniques. + Proficiency in hand layup of advanced composite materials. + Ability to perform vacuum bagging and precision trimming. + Strong visual inspection skills. + Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings. + Experience with composite materials and tooling fabrication. + Familiarity with using precision measuring tools and instruments. **Additional Skills And Qualifications** + Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently. + Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms frequently. + Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally. + Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds seldomly. + Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. + U.S. citizenship required for ITAR compliance. **Why Work Here?** We offer an environment that fosters creative thinking and encourages exploring solutions outside the norm. Our nimble and flexible approach allows us to deliver fast-to-market solutions. We value focused collaboration, working with a one-team mindset that integrates customer and supplier efforts. Join us to benefit from our extensive experience in aerospace and industrial applications. **Work Environment** You will work in a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in teams of 3-5 working cells. The dress code is business casual. The position offers 1st and 2nd shift options from Monday to Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LADSON, South Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in LADSON,SC. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025. **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.