Production Technician I

Hexcel.wd5.hexcelcareers

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US - MA - Amesbury Until 9/26/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within."

ARC Technologies LLC, a Hexcel company, is the leading manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing materials for defense and wireless applications worldwide and part of Hexcel, a global leader in advanced composites technology.

Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Technician I at our Amesbury, MA location. Hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday.

Pay Range: $22.50-$25.75 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Process materials to specification using various hands-on manufacturing processes.

  • Read and follow written, and verbal work instructions.

  • Consistently and accurately maintain electronic and written production records to maintain production order tracking, material traceability and consumption. Performs accurate and timely completion of cycle counts.

  • In process quality control of products using measuring devices.

  • Identify, document and report non-conforming material to a Supervisor.

  • Responsible for material prep and intermediate grinding and finish operations.

  • Proactively participate in our safety-first culture.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent, required.

  • Ability to read and follow work instructions

  • Must be able to read basic measurements devices and perform mathematical equations.

  • Strong attention to quality and detail oriented.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints/part drawings is a plus.

  • Experience using thickness gauges, scales in grams, calipers, micrometers and other inspection tools is a plus.

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance based on the assigned work area.

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. government contract regulations that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.


Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.

About this role

Summary

Operate manufacturing processes, read instructions, maintain records, perform quality checks, and participate in safety.

Job title

Production Technician I

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Amesbury, MA, USA; no remote work allowed

Salary

$22.50-$25.75 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading work instructionsmeasurement devicesattention to detaillifting 50 lbsoral and written communication

Preferred skills

blueprint interpretationinspecting with gaugesmathematical calculations

Specializations

material processingquality controlblueprintsmeasurement tools
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Amesbury, MA, USA

On-site City