Composites Technician

Location Santa Fe Springs, California

Rate Up to $0.00 DOE

Duration 12 months

Openings 1

Education High School/GED

Posted Oct 19, 2026

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Production/Composites Technician for a direct opportunity in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
* Client manufactures lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite and metallic structures for the aerospace, defense, space, and commercial aviation market.

Job #220250

• Must have experience working with Composites utilizing a variety of machinist hand tools and measuring instruments
• Must be familiar with blueprints and other similar drawings and documents (capable of doing simple mathematical calculations)
• Must be able to communicate effectively, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment; work extended hours as required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, layup and procedure manuals
• Ability to work safely throughout our manufacturing facilities
• Enjoys working in fast-paced, attention to detail-oriented role

• Cleans and reseals tools using the appropriate release systems.
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by checking them visually.
• Understands and completes internal and customer required layup documents.
• Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
• Be aware of FOD and Tool controls at all times.
• Perform Composite layup such as:
  Carbon Pre-Preg, Carbon fibers, Kevlar layup, Fiberglass, and Hand Layup.
• Perform part build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids.
• Cut materials to size and fasten materials to the mold, bagging the composites for oven-curing.
• Lays material on mold which move in and out of the work.

1st Shift

• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.