Composite Technician (Level II-III)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Composite Technician Level II-III for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Poway, CA supporting advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing. This role is ideal for a hands-on composite professional with actual composite layup or lamination experience who takes pride in precision, quality, and building complex structures to strict engineering requirements.

The Composite Technician will fabricate, assemble, bond, trim, drill, and repair composite components using materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass, adhesives, and honeycomb. This position offers a structured production environment, supportive leadership, strong teamwork across engineering and quality teams, and the opportunity to contribute to high-spec aerospace components. Candidates who value safety, craftsmanship, stable work, and long-term growth will be well aligned with this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

- Fabricate, assemble, and repair advanced composite structures using carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass, honeycomb, adhesives, sealants, and related materials.
- Align, fit, bond, fasten, and integrate composite parts and subassemblies according to blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Perform surface preparation, including sanding, cleaning, treating, trimming, routing, drilling, and finishing parts to required dimensions and tolerances.
- Set up and use molds, forms, assembly jigs, fixtures, templates, hand tools, and power tools to maintain accuracy and repeatability.
- Conduct basic fit, movement, alignment, and preliminary quality checks while documenting assembly steps, process parameters, and deviations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following established safety procedures, operating practices, and documentation requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Poway, CA.
- Level II, 1st Shift: 5:00 am to 2:30 pm, $25.50 per hour.
- Level II, 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm to 12:30 am, $26.50 per hour.
- Level III, 1st Shift: 5:00 am to 2:30 pm, $31.00 per hour.
- Level III, 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm to 12:30 am, $31.00 per hour.

Guiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE
Understanding Matters.
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.

People Matter.
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.

Honesty Matters.
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.

Innovation Matters.
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.

Relationships Matter.
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.

Everything Matters.
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.