Composite Technician @ Aerotek

Composite TechnicianJob DescriptionJoin our team as a Composite Technician Finishing, working the day shift from 5am to 1:30pm. In this role, you will perform a variety of composite finishing, surface preparation, bonding, adhesive application, and curing operations, focusing primarily on preparing and finishing composite parts to meet engineering, quality, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow work instructions, engineering drawings, process specifications, and customer requirements.
• Record work performed, material lot numbers, and operation sign-offs in the shop traveler and ERP system.
• Escalate discrepancies, material damage, and conditions not addressed by the work instruction before proceeding.
• Perform composite part finishing, preparation, bonding, and assembly operations in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Perform sanding, grit-blasting, grinding, trimming, and surface preparation of composite parts to achieve required dimensions, tolerances, and surface conditions.
• Prepare composite and metallic surfaces for bonding by performing cleaning, sanding, abrading, and etching procedures to process specifications.
• Verify surface condition and cleanliness meet the bonding specification before adhesive application.
• Apply paste adhesives according to specified mix ratios, application procedures, bond-line requirements, and cure schedules.
• Apply film adhesives to metallic parts, composite parts, and bonding surfaces while maintaining proper handling, orientation, and placement requirements.
• Track adhesive out-time, shelf life, and freezer storage requirements against specification limits.
• Perform bonding and assembly operations, including positioning, alignment, fit-up verification, and bondline control.
• Prepare parts for oven curing, load and unload composite parts from curing ovens, and verify that the correct cure cycle, temperature, and time requirements are followed.
• Monitor and document oven cure cycles and process information as required.
• Perform post-cure operations, including deburring, sanding, trimming, cleaning, and final surface preparation.
• Apply fillers, sealants, and other approved materials as required to achieve the specified surface finish.
• Perform cosmetic and structural rework and repairs in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform all work to the released, current-revision work instruction and process specification.
• Perform special process operations, including surface preparation, adhesive bonding, and oven cure.
• Obtain and maintain the individual process certifications required to perform special process operations.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspection, identifying surface defects, contamination, voids, and inadequate adhesive fillet or squeeze-out.
• Identify nonconformances and support Material Review Board disposition.
• Follow all applicable AS9100, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of composite materials, adhesives, solvents, chemicals, and other production materials.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory, eye, hearing, and hand protection.
• Maintain foreign object debris (FOD) control and cleanliness standards at all work stations and in controlled bonding areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area consistent with company and industry safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Experience working with carbon fiber, fiberglass, epoxy systems, film adhesives, paste adhesives, and metallic parts.
• Experience with surface preparation, chemical etching, bonding, and oven curing.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and composite manufacturing equipment.
• High attention to detail for bond quality and surface condition.
• Ability to produce high-quality structural and cosmetic finishes.
• Hand dexterity and coordination for sanding, finishing, and adhesive application.
• Ability to keep track of various parts and assemblies through sequential process steps.
• Ability to maintain a clean workspace and comply with FOD control requirements.
• Safety-minded approach to working around ovens, grit-blast and sanding equipment, solvents, chemicals, and forklifts.
• Written comprehension to read, comprehend, and follow written work instructions, job orders, and process specifications in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Computer literacy for recording and managing tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 CFR 120.62.

Why Work Here? This role provides the opportunity to support significant aerospace programs with lots of growth potential. The work environment encourages safety, quality, and precision, offering a fulfilling career path for detail-oriented and dependable individuals. Work EnvironmentWork is performed to controlled process specifications with a focus on safety and quality. The role includes day shifts from 5am to 1:30pm. Personal protective equipment such as respiratory, eye, hearing, and hand protection is required for certain operations. The work environment is clean, safe, and organized, adhering to industry safety standards.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Huntington Beach, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $58240.00/yr. 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. Will be supporting the Northrop Grumman B-2 Program (Flight Controls, Rudders, and Elevons):, lots of growth potential

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

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Huntington Beach,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.