**Job Title: Composite Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking high-level composite technicians to join a dynamic aerospace facility in Santa Ana, CA. This position offers competitive hourly wages based on experience, with opportunities for overtime and Saturday work. As a Composite Technician, you will be responsible for building, testing, and troubleshooting composite assemblies and sub-assemblies. Your primary responsibility will be to create composite structures that adhere to design specifications while working efficiently from standard procedures and specifications. **Responsibilities** + Produce conforming products and re-work any identified non-conforming products for re-inspection. + Align, fit, and assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates. + Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, manufacturing instructions, and work orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly. + Repair, rework, and calibrate assemblies and systems to meet specifications and tolerances. + Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. + Monitor and review processes, materials, and work environment to detect or assess problems. + Identify and correct common process problems. + Read and interpret work instructions. + Perform mold surface preparation and maintenance. + Kit composite materials. + Perform lamination of pre-preg composite materials. + Assemble and disassemble molds to yield conforming composite structures. + Execute vacuum bagging operations of small to medium composite structures. + Complete trimming and sanding operations, achieving close tolerances using fixtures and various hand tools. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of experience in composite work within the aerospace industry. + Ability to interpret drawings and schematics. + Proficiency with hand tools and machines. + Proficiency with various inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a regulated industry is preferred. + Ability to work under timelines and pressure. + Capability to perform precision work by hand. + Good visual acuity required. + Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks simultaneously. + Work effectively without direct supervision. + Work well in a fast-paced environment and in close proximity to others. + High attention to detail and ability to quickly spot and address flaws in raw materials. + Hand dexterity and coordination for specific finger movements and hand layup techniques. + Strong organizational skills to track various parts during the process. + Commitment to cleanliness as parts are sensitive to foreign materials. + Safety-minded approach to work, recognizing the importance of careful operation around machinery and equipment. + Competence in writing comprehension to read and understand work instructions and job orders. + Computer literacy is a plus for using computer interfaces to record and manage production. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers direct hire with great benefits and long-term growth potential. As a family-run company, you will have numerous avenues to cross-train and grow professionally. **Work Environment** The large facility consists of 10 interconnected buildings, each housing different departments working on various projects. Currently, around 190 staff members work on-site, with potential growth to 240 employees, thanks to a recently acquired site across the street. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, emphasizing safety and precision. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Ana, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $62500.00 - $93600.00/yr. 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.