Composite Technician

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

1d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a full-time Composite Technician for its composite shop in Irvine, California. The company is willing to train exceptional individuals for composite lamination and finish positions. The technician creates and modifies composite structures for manned and unmanned aircraft in accordance with DOD requirements.

The role involves hand lay-up of wet-lay composite materials; mechanical assembly; preparing and using bonding materials; trimming and finishing parts to close tolerances; and structurally bonding and fastening composite assemblies. The technician works closely with others, interprets instructions and technical drawings, and performs basic mathematical calculations. Extended hours may be required, and other duties may be assigned by supervision and management.

The position is on-site. Travel may be up to 5%, including travel to remote and sometimes austere CONUS locations for flight test activities. Work conditions can range from offices or warehouses to harsh, hazardous, and extreme austere desert environments. Employment requires eligibility to access information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws, including ITAR, and authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

The hourly rate is $30.00–$40.00, depending on relevant experience, education, training, skills, and other factors. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including fully covered base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits, as well as paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of relevant successful work experience.
• Mechanical assembly experience, exposure to composites work, and experience preparing and using bonding materials.
• Ability to cut and trim composite parts to close tolerances using hand tools such as hand routers, hand drills, and hand sanders, as well as inspection equipment.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions and detailed blueprints or similar authorized drawings and documents, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Nice To Haves

• A&P license or military aircraft experience.
• Experience assembling aerospace structures, including setup, bonding, and fastener applications.
• Laser projection experience.
• Familiarity with pneumatic drill motors, 90-degree drill motors, rivet guns and sets, dye grinders, countersinks, cages, standard hand tools, nut plate installs, Hi-Loks, and riveting.
• Experience assembling aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets, and threaded fasteners.
• Automated ply cutter experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes, including drilling, reaming, and countersinking holes in the proper sequence and to the correct size using hand and self-feed drill motors.
• Experience applying sealant, iodine, primer, adhesives, and other special finishes.
• Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company.
• Experience using precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Knowledge of surface preparation using grit blasting, hand abrading, and power abrasion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand lay-up of wet-lay composite materials.
• Create and modify composite structures for manned and unmanned aircraft in accordance with DOD requirements.
• Prepare and use bonding materials.
• Cut and trim composite parts to close tolerances using hand tools and inspection equipment.
• Structurally bond and fasten composite assemblies, including preparing surfaces for bonding.
• Work closely with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints, and similar authorized drawings and documents.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Work extended hours as required and perform other duties as directed by supervision and management.
• Travel to remote and sometimes austere CONUS locations for flight test activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED