**Composite Repair Technician – Elevate Your Aerospace Career** **Precision. Innovation. Excellence. Join Our Elite Team!** PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a **Composite Repair Technician** to support aerospace manufacturing in **Kinston, NC** . In this **full-time, 6-month consulting role** , you will be responsible for **assembling, repairing, and bonding composite and metal aerospace components** , ensuring top-tier quality and safety. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, perfect for skilled professionals looking to **make an impact in aerospace production** . + **Pay Rate:** $40 - $43 per hour + **Schedule:** Must be available for **any shift, overtime, and weekends** as required + **Location:** **Onsite in Kinston, NC** **What You’ll Do** As a **Composite Repair Technician** , you will: + **Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond** composite and metal components using advanced fabrication techniques. + Follow **engineering and manufacturing specifications** to determine proper bonding procedures, temperature, and pressure settings. + **Cut materials to size** , apply sealing resins to cut/exposed edges, and ensure a smooth finish. + Operate **autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens** to complete bonding cycles. + Perform **complex rework and repairs** , ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards. + Use **precision measuring instruments** and shop mathematics to verify completed work. + **Monitor and verify quality** in accordance with controlled procedures. + Perform **routine machine maintenance** and maintain tools per certification procedures. + Support **continuous production flow** by training and assisting team members. + Obtain **MVP qualification** through company-provided training. **What You Bring** **Required Qualifications:** + **2-5 years of Composite Repair experience** in aerospace manufacturing. + Strong ability to **read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications** . + Experience with **bonding, cutting, sealing, and finishing** aerospace components. + Ability to **stand for an entire 8-hour shift** and perform physically demanding tasks. + **Local candidates strongly preferred.** + Must be able to **start ASAP** and work any assigned shift, including weekends and overtime. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience operating **autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens** for composite fabrication. + Knowledge of **precision measurement tools** and **aerospace-quality verification procedures** . + Previous experience in a **high-volume aerospace production environment** . **Apply Today!** Are you ready to bring your **composite repair expertise** to a **high-impact aerospace role** ? **Apply now** and help us shape the future of flight! **Pay Details:** $40.00 to $43.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance