Senior Fiberglass/Composite Technician for DoD Programs

The MIL Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation in Maryland seeks a skilled Composite Technician (Fiberglass Technician III) to support fabrication, repair, modification, and maintenance of fiberglass and composite structures for DoD programs at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, MD.

You will read engineering drawings, prepare surfaces, cure materials, and finish components using resins, molds, and finishing processes, in shop or field settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school certificate, technical training, military occupational specialty training, or Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Professional certifications related to composites, fiberglass fabrication, manufacturing, or automotive body repair are a plus.

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.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school certificate or Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Pneumatic grinders

Sanders

Cutting tools

Polishers

Fabrication equipment

Laminating equipment

Job description

The MIL Corporation in Maryland seeks a skilled Composite Technician (Fiberglass Technician III) to support fabrication, repair, modification, and maintenance of fiberglass and composite structures for DoD programs at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, MD.

You will read engineering drawings, prepare surfaces, cure materials, and finish components using resins, molds, and finishing processes, in shop or field settings.