Composite Fabricator (Boat Builder)

Seasats • San Diego, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Experience with hand and power tools
• Proficient in the use of pneumatic tools, drills, grinders, and measuring equipment
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylee or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

• Composite manufacturing experience
• Boat knowledge
• Composite repair experience
• Formal composite training

Responsibilities

• Bonding composite hulls, decks, bulkheads, and structural components using epoxy and structural adhesives
• Preparing bonding surfaces through sanding, cleaning, abrasion, and other surface preparation techniques
• Installing bonded inserts, brackets, mounting plates, threaded inserts, and other hardware into composite structures
• Reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders to accurately build assemblies
• Using fixtures and jigs to ensure proper alignment and repeatability throughout assembly
• Trimming, drilling, fitting, and finishing composite parts as needed to meet design requirements
• Inspecting bonded assemblies for quality, fit, alignment, and workmanship before final handoff
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams to identify manufacturability improvements and refine assembly processes
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following material handling and safety procedures

Benefits

• Stock options
• 401k matching
• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet-friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed