Hull & Deck Infusion - Composites Technician

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. As a Hull & Deck Infusion – Composites Technician, you will be responsible for infusing high-performance composite parts used in the structure and systems of our autonomous vessels. You will focus on large molds: loading dry material & stringers, installing vacuum manifolds, bagging, drop tests, leak detection, maintaining vacuum catch pots, mixing resin and MEKP to appropriate ratios, and other infusion techniques. This hands-on role is critical to our manufacturing process and directly impacts product reliability and performance.  Key Responsibilities:

Attention to detail and commitment to industry-leading standards  

Prepare molds and tooling for composite layup and infusion 

Perform precise hand layups using dry fiber materials 

Set up and execute vacuum-assisted resin infusion processes 

Mix and handle resins, hardeners, and other composite materials in accordance with safety protocols 

Ensure each fiberglass layer is installed to prevent bridging, wrinkling, and resin richness 

Install core with minimal gaps  

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace 

Interpret technical drawings, layup schedules, and process documentation using a tablet 

Collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams to iterate on part design and manufacturability 

Document work performed and identify process improvements or quality issues 

Work with a sense of urgency 

Mix putty, debur surfaces to prep for dry loading fiberglass and duties as assigned 

Requirements:

2+ years of hands-on experience with composites manufacturing, particularly resin infusion at a high rate boat building factory 

Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a quality-first mindset 

Experience with vacuum bagging hull and decks 

Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, iterative environment 

Familiarity with vinyl ester and polyester resins, carbon fiber, dry fiberglass 

Comfortable using trimming tools, grinders, and measurement instruments 

Able to read technical drawings and follow standard operating procedures 

U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) required due to DoD contract work 

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to use a MVP Hight Output System 

Experience with marine composite fabrication 

Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems 

Forklift or crane certification a plus