Soft Materials Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Seam, assemble, and finish soft material components using RF, hot air, impulse, and wedge welding processes.
• Fabricate vehicles and substructures from polymers, films, laminates, and coated fabrics.
• Set up, operate, and tune welding equipment to achieve consistent, high-quality welds across varying materials and geometries.
• Cut and trim welded assemblies to tight dimensional and quality requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections of weld quality, seam strength, and dimensional accuracy; identify defects and rework as needed.
• Support prototype builds: adapting welding methods, experimenting with parameters, iterating with engineers, and documenting lessons learned.
• Support production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time.
• Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience welding or fabricating soft materials, polymers, or coated fabrics (aerospace, industrial textiles, inflatables, automotive, or similar fields).
• Experience operating RF, hot air, impulse, or wedge welding equipment (Miller Weldmaster experience strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with hand tools, cutting tools, and basic measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Comfortable wearing full PPE and working around heat-based welding equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment where quality is mission-critical.
• Physical capability to lift 25+ lbs, stand and/or sit for long periods, and manipulate large flexible assemblies.