Composite Production Technician – 1st Shift

JobTarget, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Production Technician to support composite production, including tape wrapping, cutting, and compression molding. The role requires familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and hands-on fabrication skills.

The candidate will work across production areas, perform precision inspections, mix resins, and operate ovens, with emphasis on quality and adherence to blueprints. On-site shift, 1st shift, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Repetitive motion is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders/travelers when scheduled.
• Understand production processes including tape wrapping, cutting and compression molding.
• Inspect surfaces and dimensions using precision instruments.
• Mix and measure resin and adhesive.
• Adjust oven temperature controls.
• Review blueprints to determine methods.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Composite layup

Measuring tools

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Production Technician to support composite production, including tape wrapping, cutting, and compression molding. The role requires familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and hands-on fabrication skills.

The candidate will work across production areas, perform precision inspections, mix resins, and operate ovens, with emphasis on quality and adherence to blueprints. On-site shift, 1st shift, Monday through Friday.