Composite Lamination Technician

Who you are

You have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and at least 1 year of assembly experience or a certificate from a trade school. You possess a keen attention to detail and understand the importance of precision in your work. Your experience includes working with composite materials, particularly in layup, bonding, or assembly processes. You are familiar with operating tools such as ply cutting machines and laser projectors, and you can read and interpret engineering drawings effectively. You are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of your work, ensuring that every assembly meets the highest standards.

What you'll do

As a Composite Lamination Technician, you will be responsible for laminating assemblies by determining the proper placement of composite materials into molds. You will prepare parts for bagging, which includes the placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections. Your role will involve performing vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven or autoclave curing to ensure the integrity of the structures you build. You will make basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales, and torque wrenches. Additionally, you will prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade, and power abrasion techniques to ensure optimal bonding and finish.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that aim to enable human life on Mars. We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the future of space travel. You will receive competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced and exciting environment.