Composites Technician (Filament Winding)

TL;DR

Composites Technician (Filament Winding): Fabricating rocket motor cases, nozzles, and other advanced filament wound structures with an accent on operating winding equipment and managing cure cycles. Focus on executing composite processing tasks, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, and refining winding patterns for aerospace hardware.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee, or Asylee to comply with ITAR requirements

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage defense company developing advanced systems with a focus on technical excellence and rapid execution.

What you will do

• Prepare, set up, and operate filament winding equipment for composite hardware manufacturing.
• Manage cure ovens and monitor cure cycles according to process specifications.
• Execute composite processing tasks including material preparation, resin handling, winding, curing, trimming, and inspection.
• Interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing travelers, and process specifications.
• Troubleshoot winding equipment, tooling, machine programs, and cure equipment.
• Inspect hardware for dimensional and visual quality and perform necessary rework.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience operating manufacturing or composite processing equipment.
• Experience with composite materials, resin systems, and fiber handling processes.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee (ITAR compliance).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and travel up to 30%.

Nice to have

• Experience with filament winding, rocket hardware, or aerospace composite structures.
• Experience operating industrial ovens or composite cure systems.
• Ability to interpret composite layup/winding requirements.
• Experience with custom tooling or automated manufacturing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful employee equity in a high-growth company.
• 4 weeks of paid time off and 10 paid company holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with high employer coverage.
• 401k retirement plan, plus FSA and HSA options.
• Paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Daily perks including catered meals, unlimited snacks, and a monthly fitness stipend.