Autoclave Operator (Nights/Weekends)

ACT Aerospace
  • Gunnison, UT
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Autoclave Technician – Aerospace Manufacturing (On-the-Job Training Provided!)

    Join a fast‑growing aerospace manufacturing team where you’ll help create advanced composite parts that make a real impact in the sky. No prior autoclave experience? No problem. We provide full on‑the‑job training. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want a career with long-term growth potential, this is an exciting opportunity to get started in the aerospace industry.

    What You’ll Do As an Autoclave Technician, you’ll play a key role in curing high‑performance aerospace components. You’ll:

    • Load and unload autoclaves and ovens using a forklift
    • Connect tools using thermocouples and vacuum lines
    • Remove cured parts from molds and complete cleaning/seasoning of tools
    • Perform final inspections of parts prior to curing
    • Use hand and power tools to follow engineering drawings and planning
    • Keep the workspace organized, safe, and aligned with production standards
    • Support continuous improvement and help the team keep production flowing

    This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy active, hands-on work and want to grow their mechanical skills within a high-tech environment.

    Shift Options

    • Swing
    • Night
    • Weekends

    Application Requirements

    • Complete application (work history, references, etc.)
    • Resume
    • Cover letter
    • Pay expectations
    • Geographic fit
    • Shift availability

    Qualifications & Skills

    • Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools
    • Ability to operate or learn forklift operations
    • Basic computer skills
    • Ability to follow detailed procedures with minimal supervision
    • Able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • U.S. Citizenship (required; may need eligibility for government clearance)
    • Willingness to work overtime, including weekends

    Success Factors

    • Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
    • Consistent attendance and schedule reliability
    • Commitment to safety and process compliance
    • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives

    Be part of a team where your work directly supports the aerospace programs of tomorrow. With growth opportunities, training, and a strong safety-focused culture, this role offers a rewarding pathway into a rapidly expanding industry.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGunnison, UT

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Autoclaveunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Java Swingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched

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