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Composite Technician - Aerospace
WingXpand —Schaumburg, IL
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Ionbond USA —West Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
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- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
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Howmet Aerospace —Skokie, IL
- Full-time
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- High school diploma or GED
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Composite Technician - Aerospace

WingXpand -
Schaumburg, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Contract

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Composite materials
Fabrication
Sanding tools
High school diploma or GED
Laminate materials usage
Epoxy surface application
Manufacturing
Sanding
Composites experience in material engineering

Full Job Description

About WingXpand

WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems, building long-endurance, backpackable smart plane drones and robotics systems that support defense, public safety, disaster response, and commercial missions. Our platforms operate across air, ground, and maritime domains, integrating autonomy, AI-powered sensing, edge computing, and networked systems to deliver real-world intelligence and threat detection. We design, build, and deploy complete systems — hardware, software, and data — and we move fast. As WingXpand scales, we are seeking high performers to grow with our team.

Position Description

WingXpand is building the next generation of smart plane drones that expand what’s possible in defense, disaster response, and commercial applications. Our aircraft rely heavily on advanced composite structures, and we’re looking for a skilled technician who enjoys building things with precision and craftsmanship. If you enjoy working with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and composite materials and want to be part of a team building real flying systems, we’d love to talk.

Key Responsibilities:

Fabricate composite aircraft components using wet layup and vacuum bagging processes
Work with fiberglass, carbon fiber, and epoxy resin systems
Prepare molds, tools, and materials for composite layups
Perform vacuum bagging, curing, demolding, and trimming operations
Complete post-processing including sanding, finishing, and surface prep
Support painting, coating, and cosmetic finishing of composite parts
Inspect finished parts for quality, structural integrity, and defects
Follow engineering drawings and work instructions to build precision parts
Independently manage the full composite build process from mold prep through final finishing
Work closely with engineers to improve manufacturability and production processes

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year experience of hands-on experience with vacuum bagging and wet layup composites
Experience working with fiberglass and carbon fiber
Ability to perform the full composite fabrication process independently
Experience with sanding, trimming, and finishing composite parts
Comfortable working in a hands-on shop environment
Strong attention to detail and quality
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated

Additional qualifications:

Experience working with prepreg composites
Familiarity with oven curing processes
Experience with painting, coatings, and surface finishing
Aerospace, UAV, marine, or automotive composite experience
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical work instructions
Familiarity with CNC machines, lathes, or other fabrication equipment
Experience with 3D printing (FDM or resin) and post-processing techniques
Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation
Experience in a startup or fast-paced production environment
Passion for drones, robotics, aerospace systems, or building advanced hardware
Hands-on experience assembling RC aircraft, robotics kits, or similar electromechanical systems

What Else You Need to Know

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

Ability to Commute:

Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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