Join Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd in Fort Erie, Ontario as a Composite Assembly Technician (Asy. 2). This permanent, full-time entry-level role involves assembling helicopter parts through various joining and bonding methods, utilizing hand and pneumatic tools, jigs, and fixtures while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
3 years of experience performing related operational processes and using small hand tools.
Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
Aerospace industry experience is preferred.
Skills & Responsibilities
Composite bonding & riveting: Join composite and metallic components through resin bonding, riveting, and fasteners to build helicopter assemblies.
Tool & equipment usage: Use jigs, fixtures, and small hand and pneumatic tools to fit parts according to drawings and specifications.
Quality & inspection: Perform dry fitting, back drilling, and torque verification to ensure precision and compliance with quality standards.
Workplace organization: Maintain clean, 5S-compliant, and FOD-free work areas while supporting safety and process improvements.
Potential transition routes: People from manufacturing, automotive assembly, or general trades backgrounds may bring relevant mechanical aptitude and tool handling skills, alongside meeting the required 3 years of assembly experience.
This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Manufacturing. The Composite Assembly Technician is responsible for assembly of helicopter parts through various joining and bonding methods. The Composite Assembly Technician fits parts together through the use of jigs, fixtures and using small hand and pneumatic tools.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Production
Joining of composite to composite components through resin bonding, riveting, and fasteners.
Installation of fasteners to composites - nut plates and riv nuts.
Potting of inserts into core - core removal, surface preparation, insert bonding.
Joining of metallic components to composite through resin bonding, riveting, fasteners, etc.
Proper locating of components to be joined through cleco use and back drilling.
Understanding of proper bonding techniques - surface preparation, resin mixing and curing methods.
Reworking of assemblies to remove minor imperfections.
Fitting of components to match drawing, MID or specifications for part.
Grinding, sanding, trimming parts to fit.
Dry fitting of parts for proper layout procedure prior to installation / bonding.
Ensuring proper torque values are met, torque striping of connections and safety wiring as required.
Working knowledge of IFMA’s and EI’s (specifications).
Ensure all production orders are completed fully and properly with all traceability for all components.
High attention to detail and mechanical ability.
Departmental Involvement
Troubleshooting and recommendations for process/tooling/ergonomic/safety improvements.
Foster health and safety in the workplace and knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Demonstrate standard work practices to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and neat - 5S and FOD free.
Assist with work station set up.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Knowledge of the operations processes and 3 years of experience performing them.
Knowledge of small hand tools such as clamps, rivet guns, drills, grinders, taps, wrenches, knives and screwdrivers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of quality requirements and how to effectively meet quality standards.
Teamwork focus.
Attention to detail.
Follow standardized work instructions.
Be able to use measuring instruments and ability to read blueprint.
Mechanical aptitude.
Service minded.
Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
Organized Individual.
Work independently under general supervision.
Troubleshooting.
AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Entry Level
Job Family: Composite Manufacturing
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