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NAVAIR

COMPOSITE FABRICATOR

Pay: $36.85–$43.01/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Sheet Metal Fabricator or Mechanic fabricates and installs parts or products made with thin sheet metal, such as heating and air-conditioning ducts used in construction or parts used in aircraft manufacturing.

$62,656 / year median in California

+3% projected growth

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COMPOSITE FABRICATOR NAVAIR - 4.0

Naval Air Station San Diego, CA Job Details $36.85 - $43.01 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical fabrication Tooling Mid-level Assembly Laminate materials usage Technical research projects Engineering design modification Research & development Composite materials repair Full Job Description Position Description This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic

DIB, MRTFB

Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Position Duties/Responsibilities You will fabricate and lay up composite material to form composite skin panels or repair parts to dimensions and stacking order specified by technical directives. You will determine tooling requirements for fabrication of new assemblies as well as repair of composite assemblies. You will analyze damage to critical flight components and determine the type of repair configuration to be utilized. You will perform planning, layout, modification, fabrication and research of unconventional developmental advanced composite assemblies working in close coordination with engineering but with a minimal supervision. Minimum Salary 36.85 Maximum Salary 43.01 Position Open Date07/30/2026 Position Close Date09/30/2026