Job Description

Overview

Castelion is rapidly developing advanced defense systems and is looking for a Composites Technician to support the fabrication of rocket motor cases and other filament wound structures. This role involves hands-on operation of winding equipment and execution of composite manufacturing processes, contributing to critical systems with real-world impact.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, set up, and operate filament winding equipment for composite hardware manufacturing.
  • Operate cure ovens and monitor cure cycles in accordance with process specifications.
  • Execute composite processing tasks including material preparation, resin handling, winding, curing, trimming, and inspection.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing travelers, and process specifications.
  • Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot winding equipment, tooling, machine programs, and cure equipment.
  • Support development and refinement of winding patterns and manufacturing methods with engineering teams.
  • Inspect hardware for dimensional and visual quality requirements and perform rework when necessary.
  • Maintain clean and organized equipment, tooling, and production work areas.
  • Support fast-paced development and production builds while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 4+ years of experience operating manufacturing or composite processing equipment.
  • Experience working with composite materials, resin systems, and fiber handling processes.
  • Familiarity with precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Ability to accurately follow written work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with production tooling and fixtures.

Benefits

  • Employee Equity
  • PTO
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA/HSA
  • 401k
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Meals & Catering
  • Snacks & Beverages
  • Performance & Fitness
  • EV Charging

Additional Information

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Must be able to travel up to 30%.
  • Must be able to lift more than 50lbs.

Benefits

Employee Equity
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Meals & Catering
Snacks & Beverages
Performance & Fitness
EV Charging

How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Torrance, CA currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$58/hr across 35 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Torrance, CA

We're tracking 55 other active welding openings in Torrance, CA right now, from 19 different employers. 16 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Torrance, or widen the search to California.

Castelion currently has 4 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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