Composite Technician

Job Title : Composite Technician (Manufacturing)

Location: San Diego, CA (Poway, CA)

Compensation: $24 - $28 an hour

Composite Technician

Responsible for assisting in the fabrication, assembly, and finishing of composite and metal aircraft components. Duties include preparing molds, cutting materials to specification, and performing lay‑ups free of defects. Routinely routes, drills, trims, sands, and vacuum‑bags parts to blueprint requirements. Supports assembly using adhesives, rivets, and fasteners, and performs surface prep and painting using epoxy, urethane, and water‑based coatings.

Additional responsibilities include developing shop aids, checking material expirations, mixing resins, and maintaining quality standards and documentation. Ensures a clean, safe work environment and adheres to all company procedures and regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, fabrication, or mechanical work
• Able to read/interpret blueprints and follow written/verbal instructions
• Skilled with hand tools (cutters, knives, rollers, heat guns) and measuring devices (scales, calipers, protractors)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in loud environments; extended hours as needed
• May require respirator certification

Experience Level

Intermediate

This is a Contract position based out of Poway, CA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.

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.