Live In Composite Inspector Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
We are hiring a Composite Technician II for a direct hire opportunity in San Diego, CA within the aerospace and defense industry. This role is ideal for an experienced composite technician with hands-on lamination, bonding, and aerospace component assembly experience.
This is a steady 2nd shift opportunity in a structured, safety-focused manufacturing environment where precision, craftsmanship, and technical skill are highly valued. The team offers supportive leadership, clear expectations, strong collaboration with engineering and quality teams, and an environment where skilled technicians can continue building long-term aerospace manufacturing expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate, fit, align, assemble, and repair composite parts and subassemblies according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Apply structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding agents to join composite components and prepare surfaces through sanding, cleaning, and treatment.
- Install fasteners using hand and power tools while verifying placement, torque values, and assembly accuracy.
- Set up and use assembly jigs, fixtures, templates, and measuring tools to support repeatable, high-quality production.
- Perform functional checks, preliminary inspections, documentation, and process updates before final inspection.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area while communicating issues to supervisors, engineering, and quality teams.
Compensation and Benefits
- Location: San Diego, CA, Saber Springs area.
- Shift: 2nd shift, 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Assemble composite and aerospace components using engineering blueprints, hand tools, power tools, and structural bonding techniques.
- Perform composite fabrication, lamination, fitting, bonding, fastener installation, and repair work to tight tolerances.
- Document work steps, process parameters, deviations, and job status updates accurately.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and management teams to support schedule, quality, and completion timelines.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of relevant experience, including hands-on composite or lamination experience reflected on the resume.
- At least 2+ years of experience assembling composite or aerospace components using blueprints, hand and power tools, and structural bonding methods.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Familiarity with machinist hand tools, measuring instruments, assembly fixtures, jigs, and templates.
- Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards.
- Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment, work extended hours as needed, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong interpersonal, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
- Must maintain eligibility for Department of Defense security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Respirator certification.
- Experience working directly with engineering, quality, and management teams on job status, completion timelines, technical issues, and inspection readiness.
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience.
- Experience integrating composite parts with metallic and non-metallic components.
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Rihan
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA