{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a352aaf379b057aabe553447","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a352aaf379b057aabe553447","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a352aaf379b057aabe553447","title":"Composite Technician Assembler","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 limited supervision and working in a loud environment with a variety of epoxy agents, this position performs a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive procedures and assists in the fabrication, curing, build-up and assembly of various types of composite materials where required information is readily available, methods and sequences have been pre-determined and tooling is provided. Works to blueprints, templates, sample parts, process sheets and other authorized information.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\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.\nRoute, drill, trim, and install fasteners to blueprint dimensions and tolerances. Operate vacuum press as required. Assist in the lay-up of composite materials to molds.\nFit and smooth successive layers of materials as necessary to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets and voids following directions and instructions.\nAssist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming and assembly as required.\nAssemble Aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners.\nPrepare surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping and sanding. Apply spray application of epoxy paints, urethane and water based epoxy coatings, using a high volume low-pressure spray gun.\nCheck expiration dates of materials prior to use, prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts.\nMay make continuity checks on work in progress and may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.\nMaintain records as required. Supports the quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and materials 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. Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.\nAbility to work independently as well as in a team environment.\n\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 seven or more years of related experience.\nMust be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations.\nMust be able to use hand tools, such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat gun and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.\nAbility to use measuring instruments such as scales and protractors and calipers.\nFamiliarity with common shop tools such as band saws, disk sanders, drill press, wood lathe, etc.\nMay require respirator certification.\nMust be able to work in a loud environment; work extended hours as required; and be able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.\nJob Category\nManufacturing\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Hourly\nPay Range Low\n65,410\nPay Range High\n99,888\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nNo","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Adelanto","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:36:35.344Z","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 Assembler","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 limited supervision and working in a loud environment with a variety of epoxy agents, this position performs a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive procedures and assists in the fabrication, curing, build-up and assembly of various types of composite materials where required information is readily available, methods and sequences have been pre-determined and tooling is provided. Works to blueprints, templates, sample parts, process sheets and other authorized information.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\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.\nRoute, drill, trim, and install fasteners to blueprint dimensions and tolerances. Operate vacuum press as required. Assist in the lay-up of composite materials to molds.\nFit and smooth successive layers of materials as necessary to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets and voids following directions and instructions.\nAssist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming and assembly as required.\nAssemble Aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners.\nPrepare surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping and sanding. Apply spray application of epoxy paints, urethane and water based epoxy coatings, using a high volume low-pressure spray gun.\nCheck expiration dates of materials prior to use, prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts.\nMay make continuity checks on work in progress and may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.\nMaintain records as required. Supports the quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and materials 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. Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.\nAbility to work independently as well as in a team environment.\n\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 seven or more years of related experience.\nMust be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations.\nMust be able to use hand tools, such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat gun and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.\nAbility to use measuring instruments such as scales and protractors and calipers.\nFamiliarity with common shop tools such as band saws, disk sanders, drill press, wood lathe, etc.\nMay require respirator certification.\nMust be able to work in a loud environment; work extended hours as required; and be able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.\nJob Category\nManufacturing\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Hourly\nPay Range Low\n65,410\nPay Range High\n99,888\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nNo","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:36:35.344Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:36:35.344Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Adelanto","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a352aaf379b057aabe553447"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a352aaf379b057aabe553447"}}