Composites Technician

- Perform lay-up, bagging, curing, trimming, and finishing of composite parts using prepreg, wet layup, and resin infusion techniques.

- Operate ovens and vacuum systems to cure composite structures.

- Trim and machine cured composite assemblies to tight tolerances.

- Drill, bond, fasten, and assemble composite substructures into final hardware.

- Conduct in-process inspections, measuring tolerances and identifying defects.

- Support prototype builds: adapting methods, iterating with engineers, and recording lessons learned.

- Support production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time.

- Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination.

- Maintain tooling and fixtures, reporting wear, and supporting continuous improvement.

- Uphold safety, quality, and documentation standards in line with defense hardware requirements.

- 1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace, defense, automotive, or marine applications.

- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment with tight tolerances.

- Physical capability to lift 25+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cleanroom/controlled environments.

- Experience with prototype composite builds where processes are not fully defined.

- Familiarity with structural bonding, secondary bonding, and composite repair.

- Cross-trained in related areas: paint, coatings, metallics, or assembly.

- Experience supporting both development and production environments.