Composites Manufacturing Technician (Entry to Mid-Level)

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• Composites Manufacturing Technician (Level 1-3) Location: On-site El Segundo, CA Pay: $21-$55 per hour + Stock Options About the job Company Overview Hybron is an advanced manufacturing company that is building lightweight composites at mass production scale.
• At Hybron, we have pioneered a new composites manufacturing process that enables complex, high performance composite parts to be produced 10-100 times faster than traditional manufacturing, at a fraction of the cost.
• We recently closed an oversubscribed $25M seed round, are backed by the Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator, and are rapidly growing to commercialize and mass produce composite products at a scale never seen before.

Our current focus is applying our proprietary process to composite artillery shells, solid rocket motor nozzles, gas turbine engine components, and airframes.

• If you want to join a rapidly growing company working on cutting edge composites technology while building capabilities for the warfighter and reshoring U.S. manufacturing, then we want to speak with you.
• About the Role This is a full-time, in-person role at our El Segundo facility.
• As you will be working at an early-stage deep tech startup, this role will span many different tasks.
• You will need to be a self-starter and be adaptable to performing many different jobs.
• Along with these high expectations comes the opportunity to significantly influence the product development, strategy, and trajectory of a fast-growing startup company.
• Your work will tangibly impact our company and the composites industry, and you will be able to make rapid professional gains in an environment that encourages growth and innovation.
• As a manufacturing technician, you will prepare tooling, load and handle composite materials, monitor molding cycles, and inspect finished components to ensure quality and consistency.
• You are hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with heavy machines, molds, and composite materials in a fast-paced production environment.
• You take ownership of your work and maintain high standards for safety and repeatability.
• You have a willingness to learn and a drive for continuous improvement in the workplace.
• You are a willing and capable communicator, and you can document findings and escalate issues accordingly.
• Growth Opportunities As you grow with Hybron, your responsibilities are expected to shift and evolve.

Our hope is that you will be able to grow into the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team of molding technicians and implement schedule and structure for the manufacturing team Become a hands-on expert on Hybron’s manufacturing process, and develop a good understanding on how to fix smaller issues without having to escalate to the engineering team.
• Develop interdisciplinary skills across tool/mold maintenance, materials & process analysis, and project managements skills Collaborate with the engineering team to develop novel composite manufacturing techniques What we’re looking for Must be a U.S.
• Person pursuant to EAR and ITAR definitions. 2+ years of experience in molding, composites, or plastics manufacturing, or equivalent trade school background.
• Ability to operate molding equipment such as compression molding, resin transfer molding (RTM), or similar systems.
• Experience with manufacturing composite layups and preforms.
• Ability to prepare, load, and handle composite materials and tooling.
• Ability to monitor molding cycles and document process parameters accurately.
• Ability to clearly communicate molding observations and results in both oral and written form.
• Ability to perform basic part inspection and quality checks to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Experience with working with heavy equipment, including hydraulic presses and industrial ovens.
• Nice to Haves Experience working in aerospace or defense manufacturing Experience supporting process development or production scale-up Experience assisting equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Forklift operation certification or experience Experience working in a machine shop environment Familiarity with manufacturing documentation and standard operating procedures Compensation and Schedule $21-$55 per hour Stock options in the company Potential additional compensation Mondays – Fridays in-person Benefits Paid time off Vacation – 10 working days per year Sick – 5 working days per year Hybron observes US holidays with several additional days off to keep you charged Daily lunches provided by the company 401K with employer-matched contributions up to 4% of salary Healthcare benefits Medical insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contribution Dental insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contribution Vision insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contribution Life, short and long-term disability insurance – 100% company covered We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Powered by JazzHR