Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Design Support Technician

XWING

Marina, CAFull-time$21–31/hrPosted 7mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$21–31/hr

Location

Marina, CA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

XWING is hiring a Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Design Support Technician. Joby is seeking a highly skilled Composite Tooling Fabricator to fabricate, detail, and prepare composite tooling master model surfaces, support tooling design using 3D modeling software, and assist in preparing and assembling steel and aluminum molds and fixturing, while applying GD&T methodology and ensuring safe, responsible work practices.

Key focus areas include Document all work performed per company and department requirements, Continually strive to further working knowledge by applying and documenting verbal and written instructions, and Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma Or GED Equivalent, 1 Year Manual Lathe Machining Experience, and 1 Year Milling Machining Experience. Important skills include Fabricating Composite Tooling Master Model Surfaces, Tooling Prepreg Layup Processes, Resin Infusion Layup Processes, Tooling Design Of Fixture Modifications, 3D Modeling Software, and Hand Lay Up Of Dry Fiber Materials. Preferred (not required): CNC Machining and CNC Programming.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fabricating Composite Tooling Master Model SurfacesTooling Prepreg Layup ProcessesResin Infusion Layup ProcessesTooling Design of Fixture Modifications3D Modeling SoftwareHand Lay Up of Dry Fiber MaterialsBuilding Foam Master Model PlugsDetailing Foam Master Model PlugsSealing Foam Master Model PlugsReleasing Foam Master Model PlugsPreparation of Steel MoldsAssembly of Steel MoldsPreparation of Aluminum MoldsAssembly of Aluminum MoldsPreparation of FixturingAssembly of FixturingGD&TMetrology ProcessPortable CMM EquipmentTooling Department Inspection ProcessesDocumenting WorkApplying Verbal InstructionsApplying Written InstructionsDocumenting Verbal InstructionsDocumenting Written InstructionsSafe Work PracticesResponsible Work PracticesCollaborationCommunicationMechanical Skills Relating to AssembliesUnderstanding of Composite MaterialsUnderstanding of Metallic MaterialsManual DexterityHand ToolsPower ToolsCAD SoftwareCNC MachiningCNC Programming

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent1 Year Manual Lathe Machining Experience1 Year Milling Machining ExperienceAbility to Wear a RespiratorNo Known Allergies to Epoxies or Other Composites MaterialsAbility to Lift Assemblies Weighing Up to 50 Lbs

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Design Support Technician Job Locations US-CA-Marina ID 2026-4609 Category Manufacturing Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Composite Tooling Fabricator to join our team. Qualifying skills for the position includes , but is not limited to, Fabricating, detailing and preparing composite tooling master model surfaces for tooling prepreg and resin infusion layup processes. Supporting tooling design of fixture modifications using 3D modeling software. Applicants must be proficient in Hand lay up of dry fiber and prepreg materials and their associated methodologies. Your responsibilities will include building, detailing, sealing and releasing foam master model plugs in preparation for producing composite tooling. Additionally, you will take part in the preparation and assembly of steel and aluminum molds and fixturing. The optimal candidate will possess the ability to learn and apply the methodology of GD&T as it pertains to the metrology process in the utilization of portable CMM equipment in support of the tooling dept inspection processes.

Responsibilities

Document all work performed per company and department requirements.
Continually strive to further working knowledge by applying and documenting verbal and written instructions.
Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
Consistently display willingness to work and communicate in a team environment. Required HS Diploma or GED Equivalent Work schedule for this position is Monday- Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm. 1yr Manual lathe and milling machining experience. Mechanical skills relating to assemblies Understanding of composite & metallic materials Manual dexterity and ability to use hand & power tools efficiently and effectively. Familiar with CAD software. Able to become certified to wear a respirator. Ability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials. Desired CNC Machining or programming experience is a plus but not required

Additional Information The target base pay for this position is $21-$31/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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