Composites Technician

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

49d

About The Position

As a Composites Technician, you'll fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures that make up our unmanned defense systems. You'll support both rapid prototypes (where speed and adaptability are key) and production builds (where consistency and precision drive mission success). You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and fellow technicians, using advanced composite materials and processes to bring critical hardware to life.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace, defense, automotive, or marine applications.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
Comfortable wearing full PPE.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment with tight tolerances.
Physical capability to lift 25+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cleanroom/controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with prototype composite builds where processes are not fully defined.
Familiarity with structural bonding, secondary bonding, and composite repair.
Knowledge of defense or aerospace quality standards.
Cross-trained in related areas: paint, coatings, metallics, or assembly.
Experience supporting both development and production environments.

Responsibilities

Perform lay-up, bagging, curing, trimming, and finishing of composite parts using prepreg, wet layup, and resin infusion techniques.
Operate ovens and vacuum systems to cure composite structures.
Trim and machine cured composite assemblies to tight tolerances.
Drill, bond, fasten, and assemble composite substructures into final hardware.
Conduct in-process inspections, measuring tolerances and identifying defects.
Support prototype builds: adapting methods, iterating with engineers, and recording lessons learned.
Support production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time.
Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination.
Maintain tooling and fixtures, reporting wear, and supporting continuous improvement.
Uphold safety, quality, and documentation standards in line with defense hardware requirements.