Mach Industries · 1 day ago
Soft Materials Technician
Huntington Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $40/hr
1+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. As a Soft Materials Technician, you will fabricate, seam, assemble, and finish soft material structures for unmanned defense systems, working closely with engineers and fellow technicians to ensure high-quality production and prototype builds.
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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
Assist with production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time
Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination
Maintain welding equipment, tooling, and fixtures; report wear, calibration issues, and support continuous improvement
Uphold safety, quality, and documentation standards consistent with defense hardware requirements
Qualification
Required
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
Accustomed to 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
Preferred
Experience fabricating large-area soft structures such as balloons, bladders, inflatables, or flexible tanks
Experience with Miller Weldmaster equipment
Background in prototype or R&D environments where processes are not fully defined
Familiarity with seam testing, leak testing, or destructive/non-destructive evaluation of welded joints
Knowledge of aerospace or defense quality standards and documentation practices
Cross-training in related areas such as composites, coatings, textiles, or mechanical assembly
Experience supporting both development and production manufacturing environments
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense manufacturing company that develops unmanned systems and defense infrastructure.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$184.7MKey Investors
BedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Ethan Thornton
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