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Composite/Integration Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Composite/Integration Technician for our composite team in Santa Ana, CA. This is a day shift position, from 6am to 2:30pm, with pay based on experience typically $25-$31 with option to go higher with the right experience.. Overtime available daily and on weekends.

Responsibilities

+ Perform precision drilling, reaming, and fastening using aerospace fasteners such as Hi-Lock, Hi-Lines, CherryMax, and other structural rivets.

+ Sand, trim, and bond carbon and metallic assemblies using various adhesives and resins.

+ Execute precise drilling and installation of various sizes of fasteners.

+ Utilize sanding techniques with different resins and materials.

+ Interpret and work from drawings, MBIs, and blueprints to meet exact specifications.

+ Collaborate with teams, NDT, and quality teams to resolve non-conformances and enhance processes.

+ Assist in final assembly.

+ Read and interpret work instructions and work orders.

+ Prepare and maintain mold surfaces.

+ Kit composite materials.

+ Perform lamination of pre-preg and wet lay-up composite materials.

+ Assemble molds to produce conforming composite structures.

+ Conduct vacuum bagging operations for large composite structures.

+ Complete trimming operations with close tolerances using fixtures and various hand tools.

+ Perform composite lamination using VRTM & RTM techniques.

+ Conduct composite lamination using wet layup techniques.

+ Lamination of complex structures using smart tooling techniques.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in the aerospace industry, military, or other high-reliability operating environments.

+ At least 3 years of hands-on experience in composite structure assembly, ideally within aerospace or high-performing manufacturing.

+ Proficiency in carbon fiber prepreg layup and post-cure trimming.

+ Ability to interpret blueprints.

+ Skill in reading and interpreting work instructions and work orders.

+ Competence in mold surface preparation and maintenance.

+ Experience in composite material kitting.

+ Ability to perform lamination of pre-preg and wet lay-up composite materials.

+ Experience in assembling molds to yield conforming composite structures.

+ Skill in vacuum bagging operations for large composite structures.

+ Expertise in trimming operations yielding close tolerances using fixtures and various hand tools.

+ Proficiency in composite lamination using VRTM & RTM techniques.

+ Skill in composite lamination using wet layup techniques.

+ Experience in laminating complex structures using smart tooling techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Assembly and integration skills.

+ Mechanical and fabrication skills.

+ Proficiency in drilling and use of hand tools.

+ Familiarity with electrical wiring.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $64480.00/yr.

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.