Lead Assembly Technician

Title:

Lead Composite Assembly Technician OR Assembly Technician (2 roles open)

Located:
Anaheim, CA

We design and manufacture system-level thermal solutions, partnering with customers for over 20 years across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and government R&D sectors.

Our technologies support mission-critical applications ranging from spacecraft thermal management to precise temperature control in surgical environments, operating across extreme conditions from
-150°C to 1,100°C.

The Lead Composite Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, bonding, and finishing composite components while providing day-to-day leadership to technicians. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production through hands-on support, workflow coordination, training, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, bond, and finish composite parts and subassemblies
• Perform secondary bonding, hardware installation, drilling, trimming, and sanding
• Prepare and apply structural adhesives per specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Complete manufacturing documentation and support rework activities
• Lead and mentor technicians, assign daily tasks, and troubleshoot assembly issues
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to maintain schedules and resolve problems
• Promote a safe, organized, and quality-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings
• Experience with hand tools, measuring equipment, and bonding processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with adhesive bonding and surface preparation techniques preferred
• Ability to safely work with chemicals and adhesives
• Competitive pay
• Strong PTO + Holidays
• 401(k) with matching
• Profit sharing
• Company paid life & disability insurance