# Trim & Drill – Composites Technician

**Company**: Saronic Technologies
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

As a Trim & Drill – Composites Technician, you'll be responsible for trimming, drilling, shaping, and post-processing composite components such as hulls and decks,and small structural parts,ensuring they meet tight tolerances and exacting quality standards for DoD use.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role that requires craftsmanship and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:
- Trim, cut, and grind composite parts using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and shop equipment
- Interpret trim outlines, edge tolerances, and technical drawings to guide finishing operations
- Deburr edges, prepare bonding surfaces, and ensure accurate fitment to mating components
- Use jigs, templates, and measurement tools (calipers, tape, gauges) to verify part geometry
- Perform surface prep for painting, bonding, or secondary assembly
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of grinding and trim areas
- Identify defects, report nonconformances, and assist in rework or repair processes
- Collaborate with layup, infusion, and quality teams to ensure seamless production flow
- Accurately document work and support process improvements
- Use a tablet

Requirements:
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience trimming large and small composite or fiberglass parts
- Work with a sense of urgency
- Skilled with grinders, sanders, Dremels, saws, pneumatic drills, pneumatic saws, etc
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
- Familiarity with composite materials including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and core structures
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
- Physical ability to lift parts, stand for long periods, and work in protective equipment
- U.S. Person status (citizen or permanent resident) required for DoD-related work

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with aerospace, marine, or defense composite components
- Knowledge of bonded assembly and surface prep techniques
- Exposure to AS9100 or ISO 9001 production environments
- Experience with jigs and fixtures for composite assembly
- Forklift or material handling experience is a plus

Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

## Skills

### Required
- trimming composite parts
- grinding composite parts
- interpreting technical drawings
- deburring edges
- preparing bonding surfaces
- using jigs and templates
- performing surface prep
- maintaining cleanliness and safety
- identifying defects
- collaborating with teams
- accurately documenting work

### Nice to have
- aerospace composite components
- marine composite components
- defense composite components
- bonded assembly techniques
- surface prep techniques
- AS9100 production environments
- ISO 9001 production environments
- jigs and fixtures for composite assembly
- forklift or material handling experience