Back to Jobs

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an Entry level Composite Technician to join our team at BAE Systems Inc. As a Composite Technician, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and testing composite materials and structures used in various defense applications.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, assemble, and test composite materials and structures according to specifications and drawings
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents
  • Operate various composite manufacturing equipment, such as autoclaves, presses, and sanders
  • Conduct quality control checks and inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
  • Troubleshoot and resolve composite manufacturing issues
  • Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 6 months to 1 year of experience in composite manufacturing, fabrication, or a related field
  • Knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methods
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Basic math skills and ability to read and write clearly

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days.
  • The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Apply for This Position

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 24% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ, where the middle half runs $23–$39/hr across 91 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 22% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 214 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 121 different employers. 83 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 501 other active welding openings from 237 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (33), EZARC (22), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

Similar openings near Phoenix, AZ

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Composite Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.