Senior Fiberglass/Composite Technician (DoD) - Onsite, Secret

The MIL Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a skilled Composite Technician (Fiberglass Technician V) to support fabrication, repair, modification, restoration, and maintenance of fiberglass and composite structures for DoD programs at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field in Maryland. The role involves hands-on repair and fabrication, adherence to engineering drawings, and use of resins, mats, molds, and finishing techniques in shop and field environments.

Onsite schedule with potential compressed work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience performing fiberglass fabrication, composite layup, laminating, restoration, assembly, modification, or repair
• Experience using fiberglass repair materials, resins, catalysts, fillers, and reinforcing fabrics
• Experience operating pneumatic grinders, sanders, cutting tools, polishers, and other fabrication equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and technical instructions
• Knowledge of fiberglass layup techniques, bonding methods, curing processes, and surface-finishing procedures
• Familiarity with workplace safety requirements involving resins, solvents, adhesives, power tools, and personal protective equipment
• Ability to identify manufacturing defects such as voids, delamination, bubbles, cracks, and surface imperfections
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company or government vehicles, as required

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, direction, training, mentorship, and technical support to less experienced technicians.
• Inspect fiberglass and composite structures for damage, defects, wear, and dimensional discrepancies.
• Repair damaged fiberglass components by removing damaged material, preparing surfaces, and restoring structural integrity using approved repair methods.
• Cut, trim, grind, sand, shape, and finish fiberglass materials using pneumatic and electric tools.
• Mix polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester, or other approved resins, catalysts, and hardeners in accordance with technical specifications.
• Apply fiberglass matting, cloth, and reinforcing materials to repair areas and molds to specified thicknesses and contours.
• Manufacture, assemble, and repair fiberglass molds, tooling, and support fixtures as required.
• Apply body fillers, fairing compounds, sealants, primers, and protective coatings to restore surfaces and achieve required finishes.
• Remove air pockets, wrinkles, and imperfections using rollers, squeegees, and hand finishing techniques.
• Cure composite materials using ambient, heated, or controlled curing processes.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to technical drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, technical manuals, and work packages.
• Perform dimensional measurements using standard precision measuring instruments.
• Fabricate replacement fiberglass panels and structural components when repairs are not practical.
• Maintain work areas, tools, materials, and equipment in a clean and safe condition.
• Document repairs, modifications, and fabrication activities in accordance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, quality personnel, and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Support prototyping, reverse-engineering, lifecycle extension, and sustainment efforts for customer systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of customer mission requirements.

Job description

The MIL Corporation is seeking a skilled Composite Technician (Fiberglass Technician V) to support fabrication, repair, modification, restoration, and maintenance of fiberglass and composite structures for DoD programs at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field in Maryland. The role involves hands-on repair and fabrication, adherence to engineering drawings, and use of resins, mats, molds, and finishing techniques in shop and field environments.

Onsite schedule with potential compressed work schedule.