Composite Fabricator (Boat Builder)

Location: San Diego, CA — in-office

Salary: $71,000–$80,000 per year, plus stock options, 401(k) matching, and other benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops unmanned surface vessels and maritime robotics solutions for persistent ocean monitoring and data acquisition.

What you will do

• Bond composite hulls, decks, bulkheads, and structural components using epoxy and structural adhesives.
• Prepare bonding surfaces through sanding, cleaning, abrasion, and other surface preparation techniques.
• Install bonded inserts, brackets, mounting plates, threaded inserts, and other hardware into composite structures.
• Read engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders to build accurate assemblies.
• Use fixtures and jigs for alignment and repeatable assembly; trim, drill, fit, and finish composite parts.
• Inspect assemblies for quality, fit, alignment, and workmanship, and collaborate with engineering and production on process improvements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person under applicable export control laws, including a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or person with asylee or refugee status.
• Must be independently authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Experience using hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, drills, grinders, and measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, workmanship standards, timekeeping, communication, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow material-handling, PPE, cleanliness, and workplace safety procedures.

Nice to have

• Composite manufacturing experience.
• Boat knowledge or composite repair experience.
• Formal composite training.
• Experience as a cabinet maker, carpenter, tiler, stone mason, or in another hands-on building trade.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive insurance, including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan and other options.
• 401(k) matching of up to 4% of salary.
• Four free lunches per week.
• Employee activity fund and pet-friendly office.
• Unlimited/flexible paid time off.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and answer several screening questions.