ATC Manufacturing Breaks Ground on Expansion in Post Falls, Idaho
Hiring dozens of engineers, entry and mid-level technicians, including SkillBridge, for veteran training and career pathways to build American manufacturing workforce
(08-26-26) POST FALLS, IDAHO – ATC Manufacturing (ATC) today broke ground on a 57,635-square-foot expansion of its Post Falls, Idaho facility, a milestone that builds on the company’s recent contract award from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for large-scale, high-rate thermoplastic composite aircraft structures. ATC is partnered with Baker Construction as general contractor and Bernardo Wills Architects on the design of the new facility, with support from the City of Post Falls throughout the permitting and development process.
The expansion is expected to be complete by late summer 2027, and ATC already has multiple projects lined up expected to quickly fill the new capacity.
“Post Falls celebrates this latest expansion of ATC. Their growth is a testament to what’s possible when a company invests in a workforce right here at home. We’re proud to have such a critical part of commercial and defense aerospace manufacturing growing in Post Falls,” said Randy Westlund, Mayor of Post Falls..
“Baker Construction is proud to partner with ATC Manufacturing on this home-grown expansion of advanced manufacturing and national defense. We’re committed to delivering a facility that launches ATC into this phase of exciting growth,” said Brooke Baker Spink, CEO of Baker Construction.
The expansion will create dozens of new jobs in ATC’s Post Falls, including mechanical engineers, project engineering, entry and mid-level skill tradesman roles. ATC is also a designated DoW SkillBridge employer, offering transitioning service members hands-on training and career pathways into its growing manufacturing workforce. View the positions open now and apply on ATC’s website: https://atcmanufacturing.com/careers/
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About Advanced Thermoplastic Composites (ATC) Manufacturing
ATC is committed to advancing composites manufacturing and retaining American manufacturing jobs by providing low-cost solutions for lean thermoplastic composite part production at their purpose-built facility in Post Falls, Idaho. ATC is one of the few remaining independent thermoplastic composite suppliers, and maintains ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, ITAR and NADCAP certifications. Visit ATC’s website for more information.