Composite Fabricator (Boat Builder)

Composite Fabricator (Boat Builder)Seasats is rapidly scaling production of unmanned surface vessels that operate for months at sea in some of the world's harshest environments. We're looking for a skilled Composite Fabricator to help build the structural assemblies that make those missions possible.This role is focused on assembling composite structures and building the boats that will cross oceans unmanned. You'll bond hulls, decks, bulkheads, mounting hardware, and structural components using structural adhesives while ensuring the process meets our quality standards. Your work will directly impact the strength, durability, and reliability of vehicles deployed around the world while maintaining Seasats' name for building reliable boats!Some specific responsibilities may include:Bonding composite hulls, decks, bulkheads, and structural components using epoxy and structural adhesivesPreparing bonding surfaces through sanding, cleaning, abrasion, and other surface preparation techniquesInstalling bonded inserts, brackets, mounting plates, threaded inserts, and other hardware into composite structuresReading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders to accurately build assembliesUsing fixtures and jigs to ensure proper alignment and repeatability throughout assembly.Trimming, drilling, fitting, and finishing composite parts as needed to meet design requirementsInspecting bonded assemblies for quality, fit, alignment, and workmanship before final handoffCollaborating with engineering and production teams to identify manufacturability improvements and refine assembly processesMaintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following material handling and safety proceduresYou enjoy being hands on and have a keen eye for detail. Experience with hand and power tools is a must but composite experience can be trained. Whether you are a cabinet maker, carpenter, tiler, a stone mason or simply like building things in your spare time this role could be a good fit for you. Some key attributes:A team playerTake pride in the work you do with strong workmanship standardsAlways learning and open to learning/creating new techniquesDiligent in time keeping and communicationAlways wanting to improve and add to the manufacturing processDon't mind getting dusty with the appropriate PPEProficient in the use of pneumatic tools, drills, grinders, and measuring equipmentLooking for a supportive and growth focused work environmentIn addition, it's nice (though not essential) for you to have:Composite manufacturing experienceBoat knowledgeComposite repair experienceFormal composite trainingAt Seasats, we're passionate about delivering maritime robotics solutions to redefine the maritime industry. Our primary products are unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), designed to carry sensors at sea for months at a time. Our USVs provide persistent monitoring and data acquisition to defense, scientific, and commercial customers, and have autonomously crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. After thousands of years in which the only way to gather information from the ocean was to put people on a boat, these uncrewed vessels are transforming how humanity monitors and interacts with the ocean. Here, you'll find the space and opportunity to do your life's best work.Along with your salary, you'll receive perks including:Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)401k matching up to 4% of salaryFour free lunches per weekAn employee activity fundA pet-friendly officeUnlimited/Flex PTOWhen applying, you'll be asked to provide a resume and answer a few screening questions.Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas, so candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States.We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we're committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds. Seasats provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.We look forward to reviewing your application!