Engineering Technician

Composites Technician - Prototype Aircraft - Aerospace/Defense - Torrance, CA

Location: Torrance, CA

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Our client, working on a first-of-a-kind prototype aircraft , are looking to bring on a Composite Technician to help the assembly efforts. The company has serious engineering momentum, strong commercial traction, and concrete investor backing - they now need to build!

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble, trim, and finish composite components and structures using established work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Perform composite lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging, curing, and other fabrication processes.
• Inspect composite parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and workmanship using appropriate inspection and measurement equipment.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and composite fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate production records and comply with quality, safety, and defense-industry procedures.

Experience:

• Experience in composites fabrication, aerospace manufacturing, or a related technician role.
• Hands-on experience with composite materials such as carbon fibre, fibreglass, and/or aramid.
• Experience with lay-up, vacuum bagging, bonding, trimming, sanding, and finishing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.