Composite Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant hands-on industry experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on composite fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes such as dry fiber layup, prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, or RTM.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills, with a commitment to workmanship quality.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to work on the shop floor and collaborate effectively with technicians and engineers.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and general computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Aerospace, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with RTM or liquid composite molding processes, specifically injection-based systems.
• Experience with laser projection systems for composite layup, such as Virtek or Aligned Vision.
• Familiarity with propeller or rotating composite structure fabrication and metal-to-composite bonding.
• Experience developing or following aerospace process specifications and work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, NCR processes, and FAA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems for production tracking, such as ION.
• Proficiency in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA (3DX) or SolidWorks (Engineer track).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes for propeller blade fabrication, including dry fiber layup, resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum bagging, curing, demolding, and post-cure operations.
• Support RTM process development using injection equipment, including resin system evaluation, injection parameter development, and mold fill studies.
• Perform hands-on composite fabrication in the blade development cell, working alongside production technicians.
• Execute laser-projected layup operations using lamination tables and blade truss structures.
• Fabricate batch acceptance test panels in support of material qualification and process validation activities.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs), and process specifications for blade manufacturing operations.
• Interpret and work with engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications for composite laminate and bonded structures.
• Record and analyze process data; document and communicate non-conformances and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities.
• Prepare and maintain molds, tooling, and fixtures associated with blade fabrication and development operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace, following Joby safety procedures and OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).