Composite Technician Assembler

About the role

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. Our Adelanto facility is seeking a Composite Technician Assembler. This position works under limited supervision in a loud environment with a variety of epoxy agents, performing non‑routine and non‑repetitive procedures and assisting in the fabrication, curing, build‑up and assembly of various composite materials. Work follows blueprints, templates, sample parts, process sheets and other authorized information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
• Mark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive and similar materials following templates, guides or specific dimensions and sequences.
• Route, 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.
• Fit and smooth successive layers of materials to secure build‑up free from wrinkles, air pockets and voids following directions and instructions.
• Assist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming and assembly as required.
• Assemble aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners.
• Prepare 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.
• Check expiration dates of materials prior to use, prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts.
• May make continuity checks on work in progress and may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Maintain records as required.
• Support the quality process by maintaining the work area in an orderly condition, returning tools, equipment and materials to storage areas.
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of related experience.
• Ability to use hand tools such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, X‑Acto knives, electric heat gun, and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales, protractors and calipers.
• Familiarity with common shop tools such as band saws, disk sanders, drill press, wood lathe, etc.
• May require respirator certification.
• Ability to work in a loud environment, work extended hours as required, and lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lb.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $48,160 – $71,598 per year.