• Mechanical Technician

    Aerotek (Virginia Beach, VA)


    Job Title: Mechanical Technician

    Job Description

    The Composite Technician Level 2 will lead various composite fabrication processes, including filament winding, hand layup, and resin transfer molding. The role involves working with complex machinery and handling chemicals such as epoxies and curing agents. This position requires excellent situational awareness and the ability to lead a team of fabricators. On-the-job training will be provided where necessary.

    Responsibilities

    + Work in a dynamic team environment, multitask, and learn product-required processes utilizing various machine types with detailed operations.

    + Safely handle and mix chemicals such as acetone, solvents, epoxy, and alcohols with formal training.

    + Work in close proximity to powerful magnets and magnetic fields.

    + Read, interpret, and work from drawings with minimal supervision.

    + Set up and operate machines such as manual mill, manual lathe, bandsaws, curing ovens, welders, and other equipment.

    + Fixture as required to maintain tolerance requirements of the drawings.

    + Operate manual equipment including lathes and mills.

    + Produce and maintain all parts characteristics according to specifications and inspect tools for excessive wear.

    + Fit and assemble precision parts and inspect product samples for quality acceptance.

    + Perform minor preventative maintenance and report unusual conditions, safety issues, or defective material.

    + Adhere to safety standards and maintain situational awareness to protect self, personnel, and facility.

    + Support investigations of highly complex products and provide support to other engineering disciplines.

    + Perform work within quality standards and by deadlines.

    + Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

    Essential Skills

    + Mechanical skills

    + Composite manufacturing

    + Fabrication

    + Measuring tools

    + Machine operation

    + Experience with mills and lathes

    + Composite machining

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Completion of apprentice program in welding or machining or 2-4 years in a relevant environment

    + Ability to run complex machinery

    + Lead complex fabrication operations including filament winding

    + Precision assembly of components

    + Select and install tooling for setup to manufacture parts

    + Knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and CNC theory

    + Apply standard shop computations for machining processes

    + Determine sequence of operations

    + Superior computer and situational awareness skills

    + High mathematical aptitude

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy good company benefits, engaging work, opportunities for growth, and a clean manufacturing facility.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This work is typically performed while standing for long periods in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.