Composite Technician I

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

Fralock is seeking a Composite Technician I (Autoclave) for a full-time, onsite role in Valencia, CA. You will work the 2nd shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Mon–Fri, with a 10% shift differential.

Salary ranges from $19.50 to $25.00 per hour, DOE, plus comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will perform composite layup processes, bonding, trimming, curing, and inspection, ensuring high-quality, on-schedule output while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and materials per blueprint drawings and work instructions.
• Perform visual inspection of incoming products for contamination/defects and validate against BOM.
• Work with composite materials including polyimides, fiberglass, metals following procedures.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Report defects, document inspections, and issue nonconformance tags.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Composite Technician I (Autoclave)

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, (Mon – Fri)

Salary Range: $19.50 – $25.00, DOE

Shift Differential: 10%

Location: Valencia, CA.

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The Composite Technician I is responsible for executing the composite layup process, including bonding, trimming, curing, and inspection on products for direct sale or integration into larger assemblies. This role focuses on producing high-quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule while meeting both internal and external customer requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to identify quality issues, and flexibility to support multiple functions through cross-training.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Under close supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Assembly of components and material accurately and efficiently according to blueprint drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Perform visual inspection on incoming products for contamination and defects and validation against Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Use of a variety of composite materials, including polyimides, sealants, fiberglass, metals, and related materials while adhering to procedures.
• Perform in-process and final inspection to ensure compliance with specifications, utilizing precision measuring tools.
• Remove defective materials and report any part, tooling, or equipment issues to supervision promptly.
• Document inspection results, prepare rejection tags, and report all nonconformances to Production Supervisor.
• Participate in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency, both independently and as part of a team.
• Cross-train and rotate across multiple workstations to support production needs and efficiency.
• Communicate and collaborate effective