{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8f57b73f0fc9702b39449deb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f57b73f0fc9702b39449deb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f57b73f0fc9702b39449deb","title":"Composite Technician","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nUnder supervision, the Composite Technician Assembler is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing advanced composite structures using materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, preparing molds, and performing material lay-up, curing, and finishing processes.\n\nThe technician assembles components by trimming, drilling, bonding, and fastening parts to meet precise engineering specifications. They ensure quality through detailed inspections and collaborate with other teams to resolve assembly challenges. Maintaining a safe and organized work environment is essential, as is adherence to safety procedures and documentation requirements. This position requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with composite materials or aerospace components. This is a 2nd shift position from 2:30 pm to 12:00 am.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPart Alignment & Fit-Up: Precisely align and fit composite parts and subassemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring proper orientation and fit between components.\nBonding & Joining: Apply structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding agents to join composite components. Use proper techniques to ensure strong, durable bonds and prevent contamination.\nMechanical Fastening: Install fasteners such as rivets, bolts, and screws using hand and power tools. Verify torque values and fastener placement according to specifications.\nComponent Integration: Assemble complex structures by integrating hardware (inserts, bushings, brackets) and mating composite parts with metallic or non-metallic elements.\nSurface Preparation: Prepare bonding surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and treating as required to ensure optimal adhesion and structural integrity.\nTooling & Fixtures: Set up and use assembly jigs, fixtures, and templates to maintain dimensional accuracy and repeatability during assembly processes.\nFunctional Testing: Perform basic functional checks (fit, movement, alignment) and preliminary inspections to verify assembly quality before final inspection.\nDocumentation: Record assembly steps, process parameters, and any deviations from standard procedures. Communicate findings and issues to supervisors or engineering teams.\nCollaboration: Work closely with engineering, quality, and fabrication teams to resolve assembly challenges and improve processes.\nAssist in the preparation of molds and forms.\nMark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive and similar materials following templates, guides or specific dimensions and sequences following specific instruction.\nRoute, drill, trim and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances.\nMaintain records as required.\nSupport quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and material to storage areas.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nAdditional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires High School diploma or equivalent and five or more years of related experience.\nMust be customer focused and desirable knowledge of safety practices, OSHA, tool, equipment and materials used in the field.\nKnowledge of surface preparation, material and techniques for surface finishing.\nMust possess ability to read and interpret drawings to understand customer requirements.\nPhysical ability to lift to 50 lbs. and ability to work from ladders.\nInterpersonal skills and written communication skills to work as a team.\nBe able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively communicate status of job and estimated completion dates.\nJob Category\nManufacturing\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Hourly\nPay Range Low\n56,180\nPay Range High\n83,518\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nNo","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:25:19.743Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-2099.00","title":"Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other","slug":"assemblers-and-fabricators-all-other"},{"code":"51-2011.00","title":"Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers","slug":"aircraft-structure-surfaces-rigging-and-systems-assemblers"},{"code":"51-2092.00","title":"Team Assemblers","slug":"team-assemblers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Composite Technician","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nUnder supervision, the Composite Technician Assembler is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing advanced composite structures using materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, preparing molds, and performing material lay-up, curing, and finishing processes.\n\nThe technician assembles components by trimming, drilling, bonding, and fastening parts to meet precise engineering specifications. They ensure quality through detailed inspections and collaborate with other teams to resolve assembly challenges. Maintaining a safe and organized work environment is essential, as is adherence to safety procedures and documentation requirements. This position requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with composite materials or aerospace components. This is a 2nd shift position from 2:30 pm to 12:00 am.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPart Alignment & Fit-Up: Precisely align and fit composite parts and subassemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring proper orientation and fit between components.\nBonding & Joining: Apply structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding agents to join composite components. Use proper techniques to ensure strong, durable bonds and prevent contamination.\nMechanical Fastening: Install fasteners such as rivets, bolts, and screws using hand and power tools. Verify torque values and fastener placement according to specifications.\nComponent Integration: Assemble complex structures by integrating hardware (inserts, bushings, brackets) and mating composite parts with metallic or non-metallic elements.\nSurface Preparation: Prepare bonding surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and treating as required to ensure optimal adhesion and structural integrity.\nTooling & Fixtures: Set up and use assembly jigs, fixtures, and templates to maintain dimensional accuracy and repeatability during assembly processes.\nFunctional Testing: Perform basic functional checks (fit, movement, alignment) and preliminary inspections to verify assembly quality before final inspection.\nDocumentation: Record assembly steps, process parameters, and any deviations from standard procedures. Communicate findings and issues to supervisors or engineering teams.\nCollaboration: Work closely with engineering, quality, and fabrication teams to resolve assembly challenges and improve processes.\nAssist in the preparation of molds and forms.\nMark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive and similar materials following templates, guides or specific dimensions and sequences following specific instruction.\nRoute, drill, trim and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances.\nMaintain records as required.\nSupport quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and material to storage areas.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nAdditional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires High School diploma or equivalent and five or more years of related experience.\nMust be customer focused and desirable knowledge of safety practices, OSHA, tool, equipment and materials used in the field.\nKnowledge of surface preparation, material and techniques for surface finishing.\nMust possess ability to read and interpret drawings to understand customer requirements.\nPhysical ability to lift to 50 lbs. and ability to work from ladders.\nInterpersonal skills and written communication skills to work as a team.\nBe able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively communicate status of job and estimated completion dates.\nJob Category\nManufacturing\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Hourly\nPay Range Low\n56,180\nPay Range High\n83,518\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nNo","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:25:19.743Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:25:19.743Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8f57b73f0fc9702b39449deb"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f57b73f0fc9702b39449deb"}}