Temp Composite Inspector Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Title: Composite Technician
Location: Poway CA
Job Type: 6 months temp with possibility of conversion but no promises
Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Job Summary
We are seeking a Composite Technician to support aerospace and defense manufacturing operations in Poway, CA. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on production professional with experience in composite assembly, carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, honeycomb materials, bonding, trimming, drilling, sanding, and blueprint reading.
In this role, you will fabricate, assemble, and repair advanced composite structures while working from engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications. You will join a quality-focused production environment where teamwork, precision, safety, and continuous improvement are valued. This is a strong opportunity for candidates looking to build their aerospace manufacturing experience with supportive leadership, structured processes, and a collaborative shop-floor team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, fit, align, and repair composite parts and subassemblies according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and production specifications.
- Perform composite bonding, adhesive application, sealing, surface preparation, trimming, routing, drilling, sanding, and finishing operations.
- Install rivets, bolts, screws, bushings, inserts, brackets, and related hardware using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, jigs, and templates.
- Cut and prepare carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, honeycomb, adhesives, and other composite materials using templates and work instructions.
- Conduct in-process inspections, alignment checks, measurements, and quality verification before final inspection.
- Maintain accurate production documentation while following OSHA, company safety procedures, and clean work area standards.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $21.00 to $22.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift availability noted.
- Location: Poway, CA.
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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.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Fabricate, assemble, bond, trim, drill, sand, and finish aerospace composite components.
- Read and follow blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, assembly fixtures, jigs, and templates.
- Perform mechanical assembly, fastener installation, bonding surface preparation, and quality checks.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant manufacturing, composite assembly, or technical production experience preferred.
- Experience working with composite materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, honeycomb, and structural adhesives.
- Ability to perform composite layup, bonding, surface preparation, routing, trimming, drilling, sanding, and composite repair tasks.
- Familiarity with mechanical assembly, riveting, fastener installation, inserts, bushings, sealants, and aerospace production processes.
- Ability to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and work instructions.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and production assembly equipment.
- Ability to perform basic math, measurements, and quality inspection checks.
- Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, safety awareness, and ability to follow detailed procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work overtime when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
- Experience with composite layup, composite structures, and composite repair.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety practices.
- Respirator certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience working with precision tolerances, structural components, quality inspections, and production assembly documentation.
- Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Anmol
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA