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Mach Industries · 1 day ago

Composites Technician

positionHuntington Beach
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$20/hr - $50/hr
date1+ years exp
Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Composites Technician will fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures for unmanned defense systems, supporting both rapid prototypes and production builds.
National DefenseIndustrialManufacturingDronesDrone ManagementInfrastructureNational Security

Responsibilities

Perform lay-up, bagging, curing, trimming, and finishing of composite parts using prepreg, wet layup, and resin infusion techniques
Operate ovens and vacuum systems to cure composite structures
Trim and machine cured composite assemblies to tight tolerances
Drill, bond, fasten, and assemble composite substructures into final hardware
Conduct in-process inspections, measuring tolerances and identifying defects
Support prototype builds: adapting methods, iterating with engineers, and recording lessons learned
Support production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time
Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination
Maintain tooling and fixtures, reporting wear, and supporting continuous improvement
Uphold safety, quality, and documentation standards in line with defense hardware requirements

Qualification

Composite fabricationPrecision measuring equipmentEngineering drawings interpretationPrototype builds experienceStructural bondingDefense quality standardsCross-training in related areas

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years of hands-on composite fabrication in aerospace, defense, automotive, or marine applications
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
Comfortable wearing full PPE
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment with tight tolerances
Physical capability to lift 25+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cleanroom/controlled environments

Preferred

Experience with prototype composite builds where processes are not fully defined
Familiarity with structural bonding, secondary bonding, and composite repair
Knowledge of defense or aerospace quality standards
Cross-trained in related areas: paint, coatings, metallics, or assembly
Experience supporting both development and production environments

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development

Company

Mach Industries

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Mach Industries is a defense manufacturing company that develops unmanned systems and defense infrastructure.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Huntington Beach, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.machindustries.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$184.7M
Key Investors
Bedrock,Khosla VenturesBedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M

Leadership Team

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Nathan Diller
President and Chief Strategy Officer
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Recent News

PR Newswire
Nathan Diller Joins Mach Industries as President and Chief Strategy Officer
2026-02-10
PR Newswire
Mach Industries Introduces Dart™, a Scalable Counter-UAS System Designed to Defeat Adversarial Swarm Threats
2026-01-09
Business Insider
US weapons makers are working on making cheaper missiles before a war with China exposes a costly weakness
2025-10-25
Company data provided by crunchbase