Composites Technician — Defense Prototyping & Production

Mach-Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Equity opportunities

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mach Industries, located in Huntington Beach, California, is seeking a Composites Technician to fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures for unmanned defense systems. Join a fast-paced team collaborating with engineers to ensure precision and quality across prototype and production builds.

Responsibilities include lay-up, curing, trimming, drilling, bonding, and inspections with prepregs and resin infusion.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

Reading drawings

PPE compliance

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ovens

Vacuum systems

Job description

Mach Industries, located in Huntington Beach, California, is seeking a Composites Technician to fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures for unmanned defense systems. Join a fast-paced team collaborating with engineers to ensure precision and quality across prototype and production builds.

Responsibilities include lay-up, curing, trimming, drilling, bonding, and inspections with prepregs and resin infusion.