Engineering Technician
Fabricate, assemble, bond, cure and finish composite structures for a first-of-a-kind prototype aircraft.
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on composite build of a first-of-a-kind prototype aircraft at a funded company moving from engineering to production.
Adjacent materials roleComposite lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging, curing; hands-on with carbon fibre, fibreglass, aramid composite materials
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
Composites Technician - Prototype Aircraft - Aerospace/Defense - Torrance, CA
Location: Torrance, CA
Industry: Aerospace/Defense
Our client, working on a
first-of-a-kind prototype aircraft
, are looking to bring on a
Composite Technician
to help the assembly efforts. The company has serious engineering momentum, strong commercial traction, and concrete investor backing - they now need to build!
*Responsibilities:*
- Manufacture, assemble, trim, and finish composite components and structures using established work instructions and engineering drawings.
- Perform composite lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging, curing, and other fabrication processes.
- Inspect composite parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and workmanship using appropriate inspection and measurement equipment.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and composite fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain accurate production records and comply with quality, safety, and defense-industry procedures.
*Experience:*
- Experience in composites fabrication, aerospace manufacturing, or a related technician role.
- Hands-on experience with composite materials such as carbon fibre, fibreglass, and/or aramid.
- Experience with lay-up, vacuum bagging, bonding, trimming, sanding, and finishing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
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