Aerospace Composite Lamination Technician

Applied Composites; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking a Composite Lamination Technician 1 to lay up prepregs and tapes on layup molds, consolidate faces and cores, and ensure proper ply orientation. You will manage prepregs, adhesives, cores, and layup materials, prepare vacuum bags, and ready parts for autoclave transfer while adhering to manufacturing instructions.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a composites environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly with high-quality

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Knowledge of composites and layup process.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows basic instructions and diagrams in English.
• Uses shop math to record information such as freezer out-time and mixture weights.
• Follows standard shop practices and aerospace quality standards.
• Prepares molds using shop approved release agents.
• Lays up materials to molds and removes air pockets using hands, squeegees, and heat guns.
• Occasionally mixes resins and catalysts as specified.
• Trims materials using scissors or knife without damaging the layup mold.
• Documents work onto manufacturing travelers and performs environmental checks.
• Laminates plies of prepreg with proper orientation and tolerances.
• Vacuums bag parts ensuring bags do not leak during cure.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lay-up complex parts

Vacuum bagging

Composites knowledge

Time management

Technical communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Applied Composites is seeking a Composite Lamination Technician 1 to lay up prepregs and tapes on layup molds, consolidate faces and cores, and ensure proper ply orientation. You will manage prepregs, adhesives, cores, and layup materials, prepare vacuum bags, and ready parts for autoclave transfer while adhering to manufacturing instructions.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a composites environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly with high-quality