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Composites Technician

Edge Autonomy
San Luis Obispo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 May 2025

About the role

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA

SALARY RANGE: $20 - $42

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

 

SUMMARY 

Edge Autonomy is looking for Composites Technicians, this role combines hands-on skills with a strong knowledge of materials including their proper handling and required personal protective equipment. Due to growth in our business, we have a variety of positions available ranging from entry level Technicians through advanced; salary is based on a skills assessment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.  

  • Following all shop safety requirements
  • Completing documentation of components’ progress through the shop (Composites are a progression of assembly of the drone in stages)
  • Working in a collaborative environment
  • Follow verbal and written instructions to configure and assemble composite components
  • Configure, assemble, and bond raw composite materials and components
  • Post-process finishing such as sanding, cutting, trimming, deburring, cleaning, priming, and painting by hand
  • Assist engineering and other production staff in resolving issues related to equipment and processes if needed
  • Following all office procedures, including tracking hours and cleaning up workspaces

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Requires Respirator use for up to 8 hours a day.
  • Standing for 2 consistent hours at a time
  • Experience in a fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environment
  • Enjoys working with their hands
  • Able to work together on a team
  • The ability to follow verbal and written procedures
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and listen to others
  • Safety and quality minded, pays attention to details

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with composites, resins, adhesives, coatings, measurement tools
  • Experience crafting, woodworking or assembly
  • Familiarity with engineering documentation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Experience planning, supervision, and coordination
  • Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment
  • Computer literacy
  • Any experience with process tracking documentation
  • Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Will be cross trained in other areas of Composites

 

EDGE AUTONOMY BENEFITS

  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA and FSA Options
  • Critical Care Plan
  • Accident Care Plan

 

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

If an offer of employment offer is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Company’s Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status.

 

EDGE AUTONOMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withou

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