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Junior Manufacturing Technician (Composites)

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/5/2026
About Peraton

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 world's 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

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 Jr. 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
  • 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:

  • One year of experience with Microsoft Suite
  • One or more years of experience with composite material production
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing

Details

Target Salary Range: $30,000 - $48,000. 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 individual's 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $30,000 - $48,000

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