Marine Composite Fabricator - Build Ocean-Ready USVs

SeaSatellites, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401k matching

Free lunches

Employee activity fund

Pet-friendly office

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Seasats is seeking a skilled Composite Fabricator to assemble composite structures for unmanned surface vessels. You will bond hulls, decks, bulkheads, and hardware using structural adhesives to meet stringent quality standards, while maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

Responsibilities include surface prep, installing inserts, reading drawings, and using fixtures to ensure precise alignment. Team collaboration and a hands-on approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand and power tools is a must.
• Composite manufacturing experience or training is favorable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly instructions and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Bond composite hulls, decks, bulkheads and structural components using epoxy and adhesives.
• Prepare bonding surfaces via sanding, cleaning and surface prep.
• Install bonded inserts, brackets and mounting plates into composites.
• Read drawings and work orders to build assemblies accurately.
• Use fixtures and jigs to ensure alignment and repeatability.
• Trim, drill, fit and finish composite parts per design requirements.
• Inspect bonded assemblies for quality, fit and workmanship before handoff.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve manufacturability of processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong workmanship standards

Education

Formal composite training

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Drills

Grinders

Measuring equipment

Job description

Seasats is seeking a skilled Composite Fabricator to assemble composite structures for unmanned surface vessels. You will bond hulls, decks, bulkheads, and hardware using structural adhesives to meet stringent quality standards, while maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

Responsibilities include surface prep, installing inserts, reading drawings, and using fixtures to ensure precise alignment. Team collaboration and a hands-on approach are essential for success in this role.