Job Information
Aerotek Composite Technician in Lancaster, California
Composite Technician – Midland, TX | $51/hr
Location: Midland, Texas
Work Type: On-Site
Facility: Climate-Controlled / Clean Room Environment
Compensation & Pay Breakdown
Pay: $27/hr taxable + $192/day per diem (5 or 7 days/week depending on shift)
Estimated Weekly Income (40-Hour Work Week)
Taxable Pay: $27/hr × 40 hrs = $1,080/week
Per Diem: $192/day × 7 days = $1,344/week
Total Gross Weekly Income: ≈ $2,424/week
Estimated After-Tax Weekly Income: ≈ $2,262/week
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Composite Technicians to support the production of advanced aerospace composite structures. This role focuses on CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) manufacturing, precision assembly, bonding, and autoclave curing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform CFRP composite layups using Toray prepreg materials per engineering drawings and work instruction
Execute vacuum bagging, thermocouple placement, and cure preparation for autoclave and oven processes
Operate and monitor autoclaves and curing ovens; document pressure and temperature parameters
Conduct bonding preparation (cleaning, abrading, masking, adhesive application, hot bonding)
Operate CNC routers for trimming, drilling, machining, and finishing composite components
Perform structural assembly including drilling, riveting, wiring, and sheet metal repair as required
Perform in-process inspections to ensure aerospace quality and conformance to specifications
Work Environment
Clean room bench work
Climate-controlled facility
PPE provided on site
Shift Options Must Be Shift Flexible
1st Shift (Mon–Thurs)
2nd Shift (Mon–Thurs)
3rd Shift (Fri–Sun)
What We’re Looking For
Detail-oriented, hands-on composite technicians
Strong experience with hot bonding and vacuum bagging
Familiarity with honeycomb structures
Ability to walk through the full bagging process of a flat panel reinforcement
Comfortable reading and executing work from blueprints and technical documentation
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.