Mach Industries
Composites Technician
Huntington Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Fabricate, assemble, inspect, and finish composite structures for unmanned defense systems, supporting both prototype development and production builds.
What you'll do
- Perform composite lay-up, bagging, curing, trimming, machining, bonding, and assembly.
- Operate ovens and vacuum systems; inspect parts for defects and tolerance compliance.
- Support prototype iteration and repeatable production while maintaining tooling, cleanliness, safety, quality, and documentation standards.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace, defense, automotive, or marine applications.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment; ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Able to wear full PPE, lift 25+ lbs, stand for long periods, work in controlled environments, and work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with prototype composite builds; familiarity with structural bonding, secondary bonding, or composite repair.
- Knowledge of defense or aerospace quality standards; cross-training in paint, coatings, metallics, or assembly.
Pay
$30 — $35 USD (base salary); $35 — $40 USD (base salary); $40 — $48 USD (base salary)
Tools
prepreg, wet layup, resin infusion
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