Composite Assembly Technician – 3 Openings

About the role

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd is seeking three Composite Assembly Technicians to join its Fort Erie manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will assemble helicopter components using a variety of joining and bonding techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Join composite-to-composite parts through resin bonding, riveting and fasteners.
• Install nut plates, riv nuts and other fasteners on composite structures.
• Pot inserts into core material, including core removal, surface preparation and bonding.
• Attach metallic components to composites using resin, rivets or other fasteners.
• Prepare parts with grinding, sanding, trimming and dry‑fit procedures.
• Apply correct torque values, torque striping and safety wiring as required.
• Maintain traceability and complete production orders according to specifications.
• Support 5S housekeeping, FOD control and health‑safety initiatives.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in composite assembly or similar aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow standardized work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently under general supervision.

Required skills

• Use of clamps, rivet guns, drills, grinders, taps, wrenches, knives and screwdrivers.
• Operation of pneumatic tools and measuring instruments.
• Resin mixing, surface preparation and curing techniques.
• Installation of fasteners, torque application and safety wiring.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Knowledge of IFMA and EI specifications.
• 5S housekeeping and FOD‑free work area maintenance.