First Shift Composite Technician - Hypersonics & Defense

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is hiring a Production Technician to support composite manufacturing operations. You will work with composite structures, perform tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup activities while ensuring high quality outputs.

You must inspect materials, follow detailed work instructions, and adhere to ISO 9001/AS9100 quality standards. First shift, 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and U.S. person status required.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing or composite production.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes work orders and travelers according to production schedules.
• Applies ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in daily work.
• Performs tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup processes for composite materials.
• Measures and visually inspects products using precision instruments to confirm conformance to specifications.
• Mixes and measures resin and adhesive materials.
• Maintains production and processing equipment.
• Supports production flow and ensures components meet specifications.

Skills

Tape wrapping

Cutting

Compression molding

Hand layup

Measuring with precision instruments

Quality standards adherence

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is hiring a Production Technician to support composite manufacturing operations. You will work with composite structures, perform tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup activities while ensuring high quality outputs.

You must inspect materials, follow detailed work instructions, and adhere to ISO 9001/AS9100 quality standards. First shift, 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and U.S. person status required.