Aerospace Composites Layup Technician – Equity Eligible

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity option grants

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO + Federal Holidays

Job summary

Layup Parts in Huntington Beach is hiring a technician for prepreg composites manufacturing. You will prepare tooling, lay up parts, bag and cure, demold and finish, while coordinating with engineering to improve processes.

The role requires handling complex layup instructions, reading layup books, and maintaining production records with care. We value teamwork, urgency, and a hands-on approach to ensure high-quality parts are produced on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a technician in prepreg composites manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret layup books and process instructions.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools and inspection practices.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tooling: sand, polish, seal, release, and maintain molds.
• Lay up parts: place plies using templates and projection systems; apply release film and breather.
• Bag and cure: build vacuum bags, perform leak tests, run cure cycles.
• Demold and finish: trim, bond assemblies, and prepare bond lines.
• Drive improvements: provide feedback to engineering for process enhancements.
• Stay organized: document material usage and production data in internal systems.

Skills

Prepreg composites

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Scales

Tape measures

Torque wrenches

Hand drills

Job description

Layup Parts in Huntington Beach is hiring a technician for prepreg composites manufacturing. You will prepare tooling, lay up parts, bag and cure, demold and finish, while coordinating with engineering to improve processes.

The role requires handling complex layup instructions, reading layup books, and maintaining production records with care. We value teamwork, urgency, and a hands-on approach to ensure high-quality parts are produced on schedule.