Composite Fabricator II — Precision Layup & Tooling

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with company match

9/80 schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA seeks a Composite Fabricator II to work with engineering and production teams fabricating tooling, structures, and components using composites.

You will follow drawings, use hand and power tools, perform layup bonding and curing, and measure with calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges; minimum 1–2 years experience required; ITAR compliance applies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years hands-on composite fabrication experience.
• Able to read blueprints and drawings; familiarity with layup processes.
• Experience using precision measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, depth gauges.

Responsibilities

• Follows design drawing instructions and process instructions.
• Fabricates tooling, fixtures, jigs and composite components.
• Operates hand and power tools; assists in bonding/curing during layup.
• Maintains safety and adheres to established procedures.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Hand tools use

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Jitterbug

Dotco

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA seeks a Composite Fabricator II to work with engineering and production teams fabricating tooling, structures, and components using composites.

You will follow drawings, use hand and power tools, perform layup bonding and curing, and measure with calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges; minimum 1–2 years experience required; ITAR compliance applies.