Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Maintenance Technician jobs in United States
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Joby Aviation · 3 months ago

Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Maintenance Technician

Joby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing electric air taxis. They are seeking a highly skilled Composite Tooling Fabrication & Maintenance Technician to prepare tooling for composite and metallic materials, ensuring the quality and safety of production processes.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Follow work instructions and/or engineering blueprints for tooling fabrication
Building, detailing, sealing, and releasing foam master model plugs in preparation for producing composite tooling
Prepreg and resin infusion layup for composite tooling
Metallic mold sealing and reconditioning
Assemble small to large metallic fixtures
Document all work performed per company and department requirements
Continually strive to further working knowledge by applying and documenting verbal and written instructions
Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
Consistently display willingness to work and communicate in a team environment

Qualification

Composite Tooling FabricationHand Layup of Prepreg MaterialsMetallic Mold SealingManual LatheMillingMechanical SkillsBasic Computer SkillsManual DexteritySafety Protocol CommitmentEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
5+ years of experience of composite and/or metallic materials and their specific handling requirements
3+ years of experience manual lathe and milling machining experience
Strong mechanical skills that are related to assemblies are required
Familiar in hand lay up of dry fiber and prepreg materials and their associated methodologies
Manual dexterity and ability to use hand and power tools efficiently and effectively
Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to work in a safe manner
Effective communication skills and the ability to train/mentor new team members
Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping purposes
Able to become certified to wear a respirator
Ability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs
Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials

Preferred

CNC Machining or programming experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan with a company match
An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
And more

Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.

H1B Sponsorship

Joby Aviation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.02B
Key Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $202M

Leadership Team

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Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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