Filament Winding Technician – Aerospace Composites

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Equity

Four weeks paid time off

Ten company paid holidays

Medical coverage for employee and 80%+

Dental & Vision coverage

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking a hands-on Composites Technician to support the fabrication of rocket motor cases, nozzles, and other advanced filament wound structures. You will operate winding equipment and support rapid hardware development and production.

The role requires hands-on experience with filament winding, composites, and precision measurement. The position is on-site with standard manufacturing hours and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience operating manufacturing or composite processing equipment.
• Experience with composite materials, resin systems, and fiber handling processes.
• Familiarity with precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to follow written instructions and procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with production tooling and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate filament winding equipment for composite hardware manufacturing.
• Operate cure ovens and monitor cure cycles according to process specifications.
• Execute composite processing tasks including material preparation, resin handling, winding, curing, trimming, and inspection.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing travelers, and process specifications.
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot winding equipment, tooling, machine programs, and cure equipment.
• Support development and refinement of winding patterns and manufacturing methods with engineering teams.
• Inspect hardware for dimensional and visual quality requirements and perform rework when necessary.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, tooling, and production work areas.
• Support fast-paced development and production builds while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Filament winding

Composite processing

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Cure ovens

Job description

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking a hands-on Composites Technician to support the fabrication of rocket motor cases, nozzles, and other advanced filament wound structures. You will operate winding equipment and support rapid hardware development and production.

The role requires hands-on experience with filament winding, composites, and precision measurement. The position is on-site with standard manufacturing hours and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.