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General Matter

Uranium extraction, conversion, and enrichment services

Composite Technician

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of hands-on composite manufacturing experience, including direct experience in precision winding, fiber placement, or related cutting or layup processes.
  • Working knowledge of carbon fiber material types, including dry tow, prepreg, and fabric, and proper handling and storage practices.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and process travelers.
  • Familiarity with precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and tension gauges.
  • Understanding of resin systems and cure-cycle fundamentals when wet winding or oven curing is involved.
  • Ability to work with tight dimensional tolerances and maintain consistent process discipline.
  • Ability to stand, lift, and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to work required shift hours, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and monitor automated composite equipment or equivalent composite fabrication equipment to produce parts according to engineering specifications and work instructions.
  • Cut, measure, and prepare carbon fiber materials, including tow, prepreg, and fabric, using proper handling techniques to minimize waste and material degradation.
  • Load and align mandrels, manage resin bath or wet-out systems, and verify winding patterns, tension settings, and ply schedules.
  • Perform in-process inspections to confirm fiber placement, tension consistency, void-content indicators, and dimensional conformance.
  • Handle and store composite materials according to shelf-life, temperature, and humidity control requirements, including freezer logs and out-time tracking.
  • Operate curing equipment, including ovens and autoclaves, and monitor cure cycles according to process specifications when applicable.
  • Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshoot composite equipment and ancillary machinery.
  • Maintain accurate production records, traveler documentation, and material traceability logs.
  • Identify and report process deviations, equipment malfunctions, and material defects to engineering or supervision.
  • Follow safety protocols related to composite dust, resin handling, personal protective equipment, and machine operation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, lean manufacturing, and process optimization.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams during process development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating CNC-controlled composite equipment.
  • Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments, such as aerospace, defense, or energy.
  • Experience with composite fabrication, pressure vessel winding, or structural composite components.
  • Cross-training in fabrication, bonding or adhesive application, or composite repair.
  • Vocational or technical certification in composites manufacturing or materials science.
  • Prior use of manufacturing execution system or quality management system tools for production data entry and quality records.

About the Company

General Matter

Uranium extraction, conversion, and enrichment services

General Matter provides domestic uranium enrichment services for nuclear power plants and government clients, producing low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay LEU (HALEU) to fuel reactors. It handles uranium from extraction through conversion and enrichment, delivering fuel that supports energy production and national energy security. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing domestic production and led by a cross-disciplinary team from nuclear, technology, and finance to improve reliability and speed in meeting customer needs. Its goal is to strengthen the United States’ position in the nuclear sector by supplying secure, affordable, domestically produced enriched uranium for reactors and energy goals.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$950M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2024

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