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Fiberglass & Carbon Fiber - Composite Mold Technician

Job Description

WingXpand is seeking a skilled Fiberglass & Composite Mold Technician to build precision components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will transform MDF molds, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and epoxy into flight-ready parts that Expand What’s Possible™. This work is fast-paced, physical, and precise but some of the most fulfilling work of your career. Marine fiberglass, boatbuilding, tooling, automotive, and aerospace experience all translate well.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Build, shape, seal, sand, and finish molds, plugs, and patterns.
  2. Fabricate fiberglass and carbon-fiber parts using wet layup and vacuum bagging.
  3. Perform mold preparation, curing, demolding, trimming, bonding, and finishing.
  4. Identify and correct surface defects, voids, and dimensional issues.
  5. Read drawings and work instructions to produce accurate, repeatable parts.
  6. Collaborate with engineers to improve tooling, quality, and production speed. 

Qualifications

  1. 2+ years of experience in fiberglass fabrication, mold making, marine repair, boatbuilding, tooling, or a related trade.
  2. Hands-on experience building or finishing MDF molds, plugs, or patterns.
  3. Experience with fiberglass, epoxy, wet layup, fairing, sanding, and surface finishing.
  4. Strong craftsmanship, attention to detail, and ability to work at a fast pace.
  5. Comfortable performing demanding shop work with power tools, resins, dust, and required PPE.
  6. Reliable, self-motivated, and proud of building work that must perform in the real world.

Additional Qualifications

  1. Marine fiberglass, gelcoat, boat restoration, or yacht-repair experience.
  2. Experience with carbon fiber, vacuum infusion, prepreg, or oven curing.
  3. Background in composite tooling, pattern making, automotive bodywork, or aerospace manufacturing.
  4. Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring tools.
  5. Passion for drones, robotics, autonomous systems, and building advanced hardware.
  6. Ability to satisfy applicable U.S. aerospace export-control requirements.
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