Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Maintenance Technician

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Composite Tooling fabricator to join our team. Qualifying skills for the position includes , but is not limited to, detailing and preparing composite tooling master model surfaces for tooling prepreg and resin infusion layup processes. Applicant must be proficient in Hand lay up of dry fiber and prepreg materials and their associated methodologies. Your responsibilities will include building, detailing , sealing and releasing foam master model plugs in preparation for producing composite tooling. Additionally, you will take part in the preparation and assembly of steel and aluminum molds and fixturing.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and/or engineering blueprints for tooling fabrication.

• Building, detailing, sealing, and releasing foam master model plugs in preparation for producing composite tooling.

• Prepreg and resin infusion layup for composite tooling.
• Metallic mold sealing and reconditioning. 
• Assemble small to large metallic fixtures.

• Document all work performed per company and department requirements.

• Continually strive to further working knowledge by applying and documenting verbal and written instructions.

• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

• Consistently display willingness to work and communicate in a team environment.

 

Required

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience of composite and/or metallic materials and their specific handling requirements. 

• 3+ years of experience manual lathe and milling machining experience. 
• Strong mechanical skills that are related to assemblies are required.

• Familiar in hand lay up of dry fiber and prepreg materials and their associated methodologies. 
• Manual dexterity and ability to use hand and power tools efficiently and effectively.
• Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to work in a safe manner.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to train/mentor new team members.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping purposes.
• Able to become certified to wear a respirator.
• Ability  to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials.
• CNC Machining or programming experience is a plus but not required

Desired

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $31-$36/ hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.