Lead Canopy Technician

Located in Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $24-30/hr

Lead Canopy Technician

$24.00–$30.00/hr DOE | Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire | Fort Worth, TX

 

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Lead Canopy Technician for a growing aerospace manufacturing operation in Fort Worth. This leadership role is ideal for a skilled technician with hands-on experience in aircraft canopy fabrication, composite manufacturing, bonding, sealing, and Mil-Spec finishing processes. The Lead Canopy Technician will oversee daily workflow, mentor team members, ensure quality standards are met, and perform advanced canopy assembly and installation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and prioritize workflow to meet production schedules
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing processes
• Perform adhesive bonding applications and thermal curing processes
• Complete sanding, grinding, and surface preparation using electric and pneumatic tools
• Install acrylic transparencies and canopy components to engineering specifications
• Apply polysulfide sealants and masking/taping techniques for bond lines and paint lines
• Perform wet composite lay-up and composite repair activities
• Execute Mil-Spec painting and finishing processes
• Utilize torque tools, fasteners, and general mechanical assembly techniques
• Perform manufacturing calculations involving percentages, ratios, and measurements
• Maintain strict FOD (Foreign Object Debris) awareness and quality standards
• Train and support technicians while promoting safe work practices

Qualifications

• Previous aerospace, aviation, composites, or canopy manufacturing experience required
• Experience leading production teams or serving in a senior technician role preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Knowledge of adhesive bonding, composite lay-up, sealants, and canopy fabrication
• Experience with Mil-Spec painting processes preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using torque tools and precision equipment
• Ability to perform manufacturing math calculations accurately
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity for advancement
• Stable work environment with a growing aerospace manufacturer

Preferred Skills

Aircraft Assembly • Aerospace Manufacturing • Composite Fabrication • Canopy Installation • Acrylic Transparencies • Adhesive Bonding • Thermal Curing • Polysulfide Sealants • Wet Composite Lay-Up • Mil-Spec Painting • Mechanical Assembly • Torque Tools • Blueprint Reading • Engineering Drawings • Manufacturing Math • FOD Awareness • Sanding • Grinding • Surface Preparation

 

Apply today! Contact Express Employment Professionals to learn more about this exciting aerospace manufacturing opportunity.

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