Composite Technician
- Pay
- $28 – $55 per hour
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- composite manufacturing
- precision winding
- carbon fiber handling
Also useful
- engineering drawing interpretation
- cure cycle fundamentals
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Composite Manufacturing Technician with hands-on experience in carbon fiber composite fabrication - specifically cutting, handling, and operating precision composite winding equipment. This role is critical to producing high-precision composite components. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of composite material properties, dimensional tolerances, and process discipline required for repeatable, high-quality production.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor automated composite equipment (or equivalent composite fabrication equipment) to produce parts per engineering specifications and work instructions
- Cut, measure, and prepare carbon fiber materials (tow, prepreg, fabric) using proper handling techniques to minimize waste and material degradation
- Load and align mandrels, manage resin bath/wet-out systems, and verify winding patterns, tension settings, and ply schedules
- Perform in-process inspections to confirm fiber placement, tension consistency, void content indicators, and dimensional conformance
- Handle and store composite materials per shelf-life, temperature, and humidity control requirements (freezer logs, out-time tracking)
- Operate curing equipment (ovens, autoclaves) and monitor cure cycles by process specifications, if applicable
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on composite equipment and ancillary machinery
- Maintain accurate production records, traveler documentation, and material traceability logs
- Identify and report process deviations, equipment malfunctions, or material defects to engineering/supervision
- Follow all safety protocols related to composite dust, resin handling, PPE requirements, and machine operation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, lean manufacturing, process optimization)
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams during process development
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in composite manufacturing, with direct experience in precision winding, fiber placement, or related cutting/layup processes
- Working knowledge of carbon fiber material types (dry tow, prepreg, fabric) and proper handling/storage practices
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and process travelers
- Familiarity with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tension gauges)
- Understanding of resin systems and cure cycle fundamentals (if wet winding/oven curing involved)
- Ability to work with tight dimensional tolerances and maintain consistent process discipline
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy for traceability requirements
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience operating CNC-controlled composite equipment
- Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments (aerospace, defense, energy)
- Experience with composite fabrication, pressure vessel winding, or structural composite components
- Cross-trained in fabrication, bonding/adhesive application, or composite repair
- Vocational/technical certification in composites manufacturing or materials science
- Prior use of MES/QMS systems for production data entry and quality records
Additional Requirements
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this role is $28-$55 per hour.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.
In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
About the Company
General Matter enriches uranium.
We are designing, building, and operating the world's lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.
In the process, we are restoring America's ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.
Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.
Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.
We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.
Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.
We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.
Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
From General Matter's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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