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Manufacturing Technician (Composites)

Peraton


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 39000 - 62000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

The Acusil production department manufactures thermal protection materials that are applied to parts received from customers and these materials are molded cured and machined to print so that they may be bonded onto parts. The customers we support are large and small Aerospace companies. The mission of our team is to provide customer satisfaction for product quality and delivery schedules while focusing internally on continuous improvement of our processes to reduce cost rework and repair.

Our production facility is seeking a Composite Technician who will mold and bond a variety of dissimilar materials (composite metal or laminate) assemblies parts components equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.

This position will be responsible for the following:

  • Utilizes calibrated equipment for manufacturing processes.
  • Lays out articles cuts parts or materials to size.
  • Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.
  • Operates vacuum and industrial ovens to complete bonding cycle.
  • Controls conditions of heat pressure and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
  • Sands burrs and smooths over areas apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
  • Completes repairs on composite metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
  • Verifies quality of finished product.
  • Generates production packages including traceability.
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
  • Proper chemical safety handling.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma with a year or more of manufacturing experience
  • Dexterity for fine detailed work
  • Detailed and results oriented with solid problem solving acumen
  • Ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Must be a US Citizen

Desired Qualifications:

  • Two years of experience with Microsoft Suite
  • Two years of experience with composite material production
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing
Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range
$39000 - $62000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Experience:

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Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.

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