Saronic
Hull & Deck Infusion - Composites Technician
Austin, TX. Posted a month ago
The role
You will infuse high-performance composite parts used in the structure and systems of autonomous vessels. This involves working with large molds, loading materials, and executing vacuum-assisted resin infusion processes.
What you will do
- Prepare molds and tooling for composite layup and infusion
- Perform precise hand layups using dry fiber materials
- Set up and execute vacuum-assisted resin infusion processes
- Mix and handle resins, hardeners, and other composite materials
- Ensure each fiberglass layer is installed to prevent bridging, wrinkling, and resin richness
- Install core with minimal gaps
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace
- Interpret technical drawings, layup schedules, and process documentation using a tablet
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to iterate on part design and manufacturability
- Document work performed and identify process improvements or quality issues
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with composites manufacturing, particularly resin infusion at a high rate boat building factory
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a quality-first mindset
- Experience with vacuum bagging hull and decks
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Familiarity with vinyl ester and polyester resins, carbon fiber, dry fiberglass
- Comfortable using trimming tools, grinders, and measurement instruments
- Able to read technical drawings and follow standard operating procedures
- U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) required
Nice to have
- Ability to use a MVP Hight Output System
- Experience with marine composite fabrication
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
- Forklift or crane certification
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Equity options
- Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Free lunch benefit
- Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Before you apply
- U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) required due to DoD contract work
About the company
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing autonomous and intelligent platforms for maritime operations.