engineering
Posted Nov 5, 2025Finishing – Composites Technician
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- requirements - Sand and smooth complex contours while maintaining tolerance and surface quality - Identify and repair surface defects such as pinholes, delamination, or surface voids using tap tests - Prepare parts for painting, bonding, or assembly through proper surface treatment - Follow detailed work instructions, drawings, and engineering specifications - Maintain cleanliness and organization in finishing areas; manage dust control systems - Collaborate with the quality team to ensure finished parts
- - Perform surface finishing operations on composite parts, including wet layup, filling, sanding, spraying gelcoat and refining the surface. - Mix and apply surface fillers, and gelcoat per process
Requirements
- - Ability to use Partallfilm #10 and patch aide for repairs
- experience in marine composite finishing, surfacing, or similar hands-on fabrication work - Strong
- experience with sanding tools, fairing materials, and manual finishing techniques - Ability to achieve Class A or near-Class A surface finishes (preferred but not required) - High attention to detail and patience for repetitive, fine-surface work - Familiarity with epoxy-based fillers, primers, and surface prep chemicals - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions - U.S.
- Person (citizen or permanent resident) required due to DoD-related work PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -
- Experience in marinecomposite surfacing - Familiarity with MIL-SPEC or AS9100 quality standards -
- Experience using DA sanders, longboards, and vacuum-assisted finishing tools - Understand how to use Binks & MVP spray equipment - Background in paint prep or bonded surface prep is a plus -
- Experience working with gel coats, topcoats, or marine-grade finishes
Experience
- REQUIREMENTS: - 2+ years of
Benefits
- 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 99% of the premium 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