Composite Technician I @ Aerotek

Job Title: Composite Technician IJob DescriptionUnder supervision, the Composite Technician Assembler is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing advanced composite structures using materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, preparing molds, and performing material lay-up, curing, and finishing processes. The technician assembles components by trimming, drilling, bonding, and fastening parts to meet precise engineering specifications. They ensure quality through detailed inspections and collaborate with other teams to resolve assembly challenges. Maintaining a safe and organized work environment is essential, as is adherence to safety procedures and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Precisely align and fit composite parts and subassemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Apply structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding agents to join composite components using proper techniques.
• Install fasteners such as rivets, bolts, and screws using hand and power tools.
• Assemble complex structures by integrating hardware and mating composite parts with metallic or non-metallic elements.
• Prepare bonding surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and treating as required.
• Set up and use assembly jigs, fixtures, and templates to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Perform basic functional checks and preliminary inspections to verify assembly quality.
• Record assembly steps, process parameters, and communicate findings to supervisors or engineering teams.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and fabrication teams to resolve assembly challenges and improve processes.
• Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
• Mark and cut materials following templates, guides, or specific dimensions.
• Route, drill, trim, and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain records as required and support quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Essential Skills

• Experience with composites, manufacturing, layup, lamination, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of vacuum bagging, aerospace, autoclave, fabrication, prepreg, and carbon fiber.
• Strong work ethic and familiarity with assembly, fabrication, or mechanics.
• Ability to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, measuring instruments such as scales, protractors, and calipers.
• May require respirator certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a loud environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Capability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.

Why Work Here? Join a company that is a leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. Benefit from opportunities to collaborate with talented teams and advance your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Work EnvironmentThis role involves working on two shifts: 3 positions are available on the 1st shift (5:00 AM - 2:30 PM), and 5 positions are available on the 2nd shift (2:30 PM to 12:00 AM). The work environment may be loud, and extended hours may be required.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.64 - $22.64/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.