Composite Fabricator

Seasats • San Diego, CA

10d • 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

• Enjoy being hands on and have a keen eye for detail
• Experience with hand and power tools
• A team player
• Take pride in the work you do with strong workmanship standards
• Always learning and open to learning/creating new techniques
• Diligent in time keeping and communication
• Always wanting to improve and add to the manufacturing process
• Don’t mind getting dusty with the appropriate PPE
• Proficient in the use of pneumatic tools, drills, grinders, and measuring equipment
• Looking for a supportive and growth focused work environment

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

• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• 401k matching up to 4% of salary
• 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