Composites Technician

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Production/Composites Technician in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The role supports the manufacture of lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite and metallic structures for the aerospace, defense, space, and aviation markets.

Responsibilities include layup work with carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass, reading blueprints, ensuring quality, and trimming molds. The position requires safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with composites using a variety of machinist hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Must be familiar with blueprints and documents and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must communicate effectively and read/understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must work in a manufacturing environment and be able to extend hours as required.
• Ability to read safety rules and layup/procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and reseals tools using release systems.
• Inspects completed products for conformance to specifications and defects; visual checks.
• Completes internal and customer layup documents.
• Trims excess material from molds with hand shears or knives.
• Maintains awareness of FOD and tool controls.
• Performs composite layups (carbon pre-preg, carbon fibers, Kevlar, fiberglass).
• Builds parts free of wrinkles, air pockets, and voids.
• Cuts materials to size and bags composites for oven-curing.

Skills

Composites

Blueprints

Communication

Manufacturing

Docs interpretation

Safety

Detail oriented

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Location Santa Fe Springs, California

Rate Up to $0.00 DOE

Duration 12 months

Openings 1

Education High School/GED

Posted Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Production/Composites Technician for a direct opportunity in Santa Fe Springs, CA. *Client manufactures lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite and metallic structures for the aerospace, defense, space, and commercial aviation market.

Job #220250

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Must have experience working with Composites utilizing a variety of machinist hand tools and measuring instruments
• Must be familiar with blueprints and other similar drawings and documents (capable of doing simple mathematical calculations)
• Must be able to communicate effectively, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment; work extended hours as required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, layup and procedure manuals
• Ability to work safely throughout our manufacturing facilities
• Enjoys working in fast-paced, attention to detail-oriented role

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and reseals tools using the appropriate release systems.
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by checking them visually.
• Understands and completes internal and customer required layup documents.
• Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
• Be aware of FOD and Tool controls at all times.
• Perform Composite layup such as: Carbon Pre-Preg, Carbon fibers, Kevlar layup, Fiberglass, and Hand Layup.
• Perform part build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids.
• Cut materials to size and fasten materials to the mold, bagging the composites for oven-curing.
• Lays material on mold which move in and out of the work.

WORK HOURS

1st Shift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.