Carbon Fiber Composite Fabrication Technician (Prototype)

Zel Technologies LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and special培训

Voluntary benefits (accidental, etc.)

Group life insurance (Company paid)

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Zel Technologies is seeking a skilled Fabrication Technician Composites to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role focuses on building high-quality prototype and limited-production carbon fiber components, requiring hands-on experience with advanced composite materials and precision workmanship.

You will collaborate with engineering to refine processes, prepare molds and tooling, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• US citizen and able to obtain a secret security clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of direct composite fabrication experience.
• Experience with hand lay‑up of carbon fiber using custom molds.
• Knowledge of wet lay‑up, vacuum bagging, prepreg, resin infusion and related techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype and low-volume production composite components using carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, and other advanced composite materials.
• Perform precision hand lay‑up of carbon fiber into custom molds using a variety of composite manufacturing techniques.
• Prepare molds, tooling, and materials for fabrication, including cutting, kitting, vacuum bagging, and curing operations.
• Select and apply appropriate composite resins, adhesives, and reinforcement materials based on design and performance requirements.
• Execute composite finishing operations including trimming, bonding, sanding, machining, and inspection.
• Work closely with engineering to develop, refine, and improve manufacturing processes for prototype and production parts.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship while ensuring compliance with quality and safety procedures.
• Assist in the development and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
• Document fabrication processes and provide feedback for continuous process improvement.

Skills

Carbon fiber fabrication

Hand lay-up techniques

Composite manufacturing methods

US citizenship / secret clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD modeling

3D printing

CNC routing

Vacuum bagging

Job description

Zel Technologies is seeking a skilled Fabrication Technician Composites to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role focuses on building high-quality prototype and limited-production carbon fiber components, requiring hands-on experience with advanced composite materials and precision workmanship.

You will collaborate with engineering to refine processes, prepare molds and tooling, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.