Aerospace Composites Technician: Prototyping & Production

Mach Industries Inc.; Huntington Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, CA, is hiring a Composites Technician to fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures for unmanned defense systems. You will collaborate with engineers and other technicians to bring critical hardware to life using prepregs, infusion, and curing processes.

You must have a high school diploma and 1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace/defense, with the ability to read engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, and work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace, defense, automotive, or marine applications.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Comfortable wearing full PPE.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment with tight tolerances.
• Physical capability to lift 25+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cleanroom/controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform lay-up, bagging, curing, trimming, and finishing of composite parts using prepreg, wet layup, and resin infusion techniques.
• Operate ovens and vacuum systems to cure composite structures.
• Trim and machine cured composite assemblies to tight tolerances.
• Drill, bond, fasten, and assemble composite substructures into final hardware.
• Conduct in-process inspections, measuring tolerances and identifying defects.
• Support prototype builds: adapting methods, iterating with engineers, and recording lessons learned.
• Support production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time.
• Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination.
• Maintain tooling and fixtures, reporting wear, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Uphold safety, quality, and documentation standards in line with defense hardware requirements.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Reading drawings

Hand & power tools

PPE compliance

Cleanroom procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ovens

Vacuum systems

Curing equipment

Job description

Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, CA, is hiring a Composites Technician to fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures for unmanned defense systems. You will collaborate with engineers and other technicians to bring critical hardware to life using prepregs, infusion, and curing processes.

You must have a high school diploma and 1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace/defense, with the ability to read engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, and work in a