Albany Engineered Composites is seeking an AFP Operator at all levels! Come work in a fun, fast-paced environment in our state-of-the-art facility, where you can put your talents to work supporting essential services in the Defense and Aerospace Industry. Your career experience awaits!

Automated tape laying (ATL) and automated fiber placement (AFP) are processes that use computer-guided robotics to lay several layers of carbon fiber tape or tows onto a mold to create a part or structure. Automated material placement (AMP) machines are a development of composite manufacturing technologies meant to increase production rates and product consistency. This technology can be used to manufacture complex structures that are not possible to manufacture with other methods. Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials by using standard hand layup and automated layup processes. Performs in process inspections using standard measuring equipment. Vacuum bagging into semi-finished or finished products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work from written work orders, specifications, verbal instructions or blue prints, keeping all signoffs and inspection buyoffs current
• Operation of a 7 major axis Automated Material Placement Machine
• Troubleshooting common machine failures
• Machine setup and probing
• Maintaining a 32 tow delivery system
• Understand the function of CM 100 control screens
• Perform basic maintenance procedures such as: CCR / Tow path cleaning, cutter blade changes, machine threading
• Maintain a clean work area per daily, monthly and yearly cleanup schedules
• Proper use of release agents and tool preparation.
• Maintain material logs on time sensitive materials
• Hand layup and vacuum bagging
• Basic inspections with standard measuring equipment including laser projection
• Occasional operation of forklift and bridge crane
• Assist with lean activities and TPM events.

• High School Education or equivalent
• Composite experience preferred
• Have basic math skills
• Possess good comprehensive skills
• Hands on / Mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Work in a team environment as well as individually
• Be able to identify different process materials, and adhesives
• Complete lay-ups using measuring instruments per shop orders, blue prints or laser ply projector
• Vacuum

Working Conditions

Indoor production environment, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Occasional work on elevated platforms. Solvents, carbon fiber and resin are used. Use of personal protective equipment. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, overtime dependent on business need.

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications

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We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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AlbanyEngineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years,AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing's 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs,AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensuresAEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.