Hiring Composite Technician

Composite Technician I - Poway, CA - Career Opportunity

Job Description

• As a Composite Technician I, you will work under supervision to fabricate, assemble, and repair advanced composite structures using materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. You will interpret blueprints, prepare molds, and perform material lay-up, curing, and finishing processes. Your work will involve trimming, drilling, bonding, and fastening parts to meet precise engineering specifications. Ensuring quality through detailed inspections and collaborating with other teams to resolve assembly challenges is vital. You will maintain a safe and organized work environment, adhering to safety procedures and documentation requirements. This position requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with composite materials or aerospace components.

Responsibilities

• Precisely align and fit composite parts and subassemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Apply structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding agents to join composite components using proper techniques.
• Install fasteners such as rivets, bolts, and screws using hand and power tools, verifying torque values and fastener placement.
• Assemble complex structures by integrating hardware and mating composite parts with metallic or non-metallic elements.
• Prepare bonding surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and treating to ensure optimal adhesion and structural integrity.
• Set up and use assembly jigs, fixtures, and templates to maintain dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
• Perform basic functional checks and preliminary inspections to verify assembly quality before final inspection.
• Record assembly steps, process parameters, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and fabrication teams to resolve assembly challenges and improve processes.
• Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
• Mark and cut materials following templates, guides, or specific dimensions.
• Route, drill, trim, and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain records as required.
• Support quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition.
• Work in a safe manner according to established operating procedures and practices.

Essential Skills

• Experience with composites, manufacturing, layup, lamination, blueprints, vacuum bagging, aerospace, autoclave, fabrication, prepreg, carbon fiber.
• Strong work ethic with stability.
• Familiarity with assembly, fabrication, or mechanics.
• Ability to verbally communicate, read, and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints, and authorized drawings.
• Capability of performing simple mathematical calculations.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat guns, and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales, protractors, and calipers.
• May require respirator certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a loud environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.

Why Work Here?

• Join a world leader in reliable remotely piloted aircraft and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. Benefit from a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Work Environment

• You will work in a state-of-the-art facility, using advanced technologies and equipment. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on safety and precision. Be prepared for extended hours and working in a loud environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.64 - $22.64/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.