# Hull & Deck Infusion – Composites Technician

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

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## Description

As a Hull & Deck Infusion – Composites Technician, you will be responsible for infusing high-performance composite parts used in the structure and systems of our autonomous vessels.

You will focus on large molds: loading dry material & stringers, installing vacuum manifolds, bagging, drop tests, leak detection, maintaining vacuum catch pots, mixing resin and MEKP to appropriate ratios, and other infusion techniques.

This hands-on role is critical to our manufacturing process and directly impacts product reliability and performance.

## Key Responsibilities:

- Attention to detail and commitment to industry-leading standards

- Prepare molds and tooling for composite layup and infusion

- Perform precise hand layups using dry fiber materials

- Set up and execute vacuum-assisted resin infusion processes

- Mix and handle resins, hardeners, and other composite materials in accordance with safety protocols

- Ensure each fiberglass layer is installed to prevent bridging, wrinkling, and resin richness

- Install core with minimal gaps

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace

- Interpret technical drawings, layup schedules, and process documentation using a tablet

- Collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams to iterate on part design and manufacturability

- Document work performed and identify process improvements or quality issues

- Work with a sense of urgency

- Mix putty, debur surfaces to prep for dry loading fiberglass and duties as assigned

## Requirements:

- 2+ years of hands-on experience with composites manufacturing, particularly resin infusion at a high rate boat building factory

- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a quality-first mindset

- Experience with vacuum bagging hull and decks

- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, iterative environment

- Familiarity with vinyl ester and polyester resins, carbon fiber, dry fiberglass

- Comfortable using trimming tools, grinders, and measurement instruments

- Able to read technical drawings and follow standard operating procedures

- U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) required due to DoD contract work

## Preferred Qualifications:

- Ability to use a MVP Hight Output System

- Experience with marine composite fabrication

- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems

- Forklift or crane certification a plus

## Additional Information

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 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match 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 Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

## Skills

### Required
- composites manufacturing
- resin infusion
- vacuum bagging
- trimming tools
- grinders
- measurement instruments
- technical drawings
- standard operating procedures

### Nice to have
- MVP Hight Output System
- marine composite fabrication
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
- forklift or crane certification