Composite Technician IIIAppleOne

AppleOne, a division of the Act-1 Group, is proud to present:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Composite Technician III for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Poway, CA supporting advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing. This role is ideal for a highly skilled composite fabrication professional with hands-on experience in lamination, layup, bonding, trimming, drilling, finishing, and precision assembly of complex aerospace structures.

As a Composite Technician III, you will work in a highly technical manufacturing environment where quality, precision, and teamwork are essential. This opportunity offers long-term career potential, a direct hire growth path, and the chance to contribute to critical aerospace structures and assemblies. Candidates can expect a supportive production team, experienced leadership, and a stable work environment focused on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and high manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently fabricate, assemble, repair, and finish advanced composite aerospace structures and assemblies.
- Perform composite layup, lamination, bonding, trimming, routing, drilling, sanding, masking, and finishing operations.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Install structural hardware, perform precision fit-up, and use adhesives, bonding agents, fixtures, and tooling.
- Complete dimensional inspections, maintain quality records, and ensure work meets engineering tolerances.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and production leadership to support complex builds and continuous improvement efforts.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $31 per hour, with potential for more based on experience.
- Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Poway, CA.
- Shift: 2nd shift, 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM.
- Multiple openings available.