Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Aerospace Manufacturing TechnicianPGS Worldwide is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Technician in Hanover, MD for a 6-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.The Aerospace Manufacturing Technician will fabricate and assemble composite and metallic aerospace panels. This hands-on role includes honeycomb core preparation, adhesive bonding, insert and hardware installation, drilling, potting, rework, inspection support, and production troubleshooting.Required SkillsHigh school diploma or GED.Minimum of 2 years of honeycomb panel fabrication or aerospace mechanical assembly experience.U.S. citizenship required.Strong mechanical aptitude.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications.Experience using hand tools and powered machinery.Ability to process metals, composites, and wood.Good math and geometry skills.Ability to follow written manufacturing instructions and technical procedures.Ability to work closely with lead technicians, supervisors, engineers, and Quality personnel.Ability to meet production requirements and delivery schedules.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Strong commitment to workplace safety.Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed.Preferred SkillsPrevious honeycomb panel fabrication experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.Adhesive-bonding or metal-bonding experience.Experience preparing and mixing epoxy and silicone adhesives.Experience installing mechanical and thermal components in honeycomb panels.Experience handling hazardous materials according to OSHA and industry standards.Microsoft Word and Excel skills.Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.What You'll DoPrepare honeycomb core materials for aerospace panel fabrication.Mix and apply adhesives according to process specifications.Perform bonding, insert installation, edge closeout installation, hardware installation, and potting.Drill and rework composite and metallic panel assemblies.Fabricate flight hardware using engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.Verify dimensional accuracy and workmanship requirements.Use hand tools and powered machinery to process metals, composites, and wood.Support equipment setup and calibration activities.Perform production rework and quality testing.Collect and evaluate manufacturing data and make process adjustments.Assist engineers with manufacturing experiments and process-development activities.Support inspection, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.Pay: $29.75 per hourJob ID: 1679