Composite Technician

Job Summary

We are hiring a Composite Technician for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Poway, CA within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with composite fabrication, lamination, mechanical assembly, or aerospace manufacturing experience who wants to build advanced composite structures used in precision applications.

As a Composite Technician, you will fabricate, assemble, bond, trim, drill, sand, vacuum bag, and finish composite parts using blueprints, work instructions, hand tools, and measuring instruments. This opportunity offers steady work, multiple experience levels, shift options, and the chance to grow in a safety-focused production environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and clear expectations for quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Fabricate and assemble composite components using blueprints, engineering drawings, templates, and work instructions.
- Perform composite layup, cutting, trimming, drilling, sanding, routing, vacuum bagging, bonding, and finishing processes.
- Apply structural adhesives, sealants, rivets, bolts, screws, inserts, bushings, and brackets to assemble composite parts and subassemblies.
- Prepare bonding surfaces through sanding, cleaning, treating, masking, and material preparation procedures.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, jigs, fixtures, and templates to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate production records, follow safety procedures, support inspections, and keep the work area clean and organized.

Compensation and Benefits

- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Poway, CA.
- Salary Range: $21.64 to $31+ per hour, based on level, shift, and experience.
- Level I, 1st Shift: 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM, $21.64 per hour, 1+ year of experience.
- Level I, 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, $22.64 per hour, 1+ year of experience.
- Level II, 1st Shift: 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, $25.50 per hour, composite or lamination experience required.
- Level II, 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, $26.50 per hour, composite or lamination experience required.
- Level III, 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, $31+ per hour, composite or lamination experience required.
- Overtime may be required as needed.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Fabricate, lay up, bond, assemble, and finish composite parts for aerospace manufacturing.
- Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, templates, and engineering specifications.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, jigs, fixtures, and assembly equipment.
- Perform trimming, drilling, sanding, vacuum bagging, adhesive bonding, riveting, and inspection support.

- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required, with 2+ years of composite, manufacturing, or mechanical assembly experience preferred for many assignments.
- Composite fabrication, composite assembly, composite layup, lamination, aerospace manufacturing, aircraft assembly, mechanical assembly, or production technician experience strongly aligned with the role.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and basic technical documentation.
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and basic mathematical calculations.
- Knowledge of surface preparation, adhesives, bonding agents, sealants, finishing techniques, epoxy, resin, honeycomb materials, and composite materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, or fiberglass.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in a loud production environment, work from ladders when needed, and work extended hours or overtime as required.
- Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, safety awareness, communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
- Prior composite lamination, vacuum bagging, molding, bonding, or advanced composite fabrication experience.
- Experience with HVLP spray guns, painting, finishing, mold preparation, and structural adhesive applications.
- Respirator certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and general manufacturing safety practices.

AllSTEM Representative Contact Info

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