Composite Laminator

Visioneering Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Career Development & Paid Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Visioneering Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Composite Laminator to join its aerospace tooling team.

You will perform lay-up, curing, trimming, bonding, and repair of composite components in a precision manufacturing environment, ensuring parts meet engineering specs and quality standards. The role requires basic experience with fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and resins, with strict adherence to process instructions, safety guidelines, and ITAR controls.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience laying up and/or working with epoxy, fiberglass, carbon fiber, BMI, graphite, or Kevlar
• 1+ years' experience with vacuum bagging tools or parts and with industrial ovens or autoclaves (preferred)
• General understanding of ply orientation (optional)

Responsibilities

• Lay-up fiberglass/carbon fiber/Kevlar and similar materials
• Ply cutting and orientation layup
• De-bulking and vacuum bagging of tooling and parts
• Potting and bonding of materials
• Mix resins and hardeners to manufacturers specifications
• Understand and follow QMS procedures and work instructions
• Use and interpret work order travelers and manufacturing plans
• Achieve quality and production goals
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and ITAR compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fiberglass

Carbon fiber

Kevlar

Epoxy

BMI

Graphite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Build a Future with Visioneering

At Visioneering, we're more than a manufacturing company- we're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and craftsmen who take pride in building some of the world's most advanced aerospace tooling and components. Established in 1953, Visioneering, Inc. has provided the aerospace industry with high-quality conceptual design, engineering, and innovative tooling solutions for more than 70 years. As a full-service provider, we partner with industry-leading organizations by delivering integrated program management, engineering, design, NC machining, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. Our AS9100-certified quality management system reflects our commitment to precision, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Visioneering?

We believe great employees deserve competitive benefits, opportunities to grow, and a workplace where they can succeed.

What We Offer

• Direct Hire Position
• Competitive Pay
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Career Development & Paid Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• And More!

A Workplace You'll Appreciate

• Clean, organized, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Precision manufacturing environment with industry-leading technology
• Stable, growing aerospace company with over 70 years of success
• A team that takes pride in producing high-quality precision tooling and components for the aerospace industry
• Team-oriented culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability
• Leadership that supports training, growth, and continuous improvement

We're Looking For Individuals Who

• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Value teamwork and helping others succeed
• Take pride in producing quality work
• Are dependable and committed to safety
• Enjoy learning new skills and growing professionally
• Can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience is important, but we also value individuals with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to excellence.

Why Our Employees Stay

Many of our employees have built long careers at Visioneering because we provide stability, opportunities for growth, meaningful work, and a culture where employees are respected and their contributions matter. When you join Visioneering, you're not just starting a new job- you're becoming part of a team that designs and builds precision tooling and manufacturing solutions that support some of the world's leading aerospace programs.

Position:

Composite Laminator

Schedule:

Monday- Friday 6a-4:45p + Saturday 6a-12p

Summary Of Position

A Composite Laminator performs skilled hands‑on work in the fabrication, layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and repair of composite components. The role ensures parts are produced to engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements through precise material handling, adherence to ply books, and strict process control.

Essential Functions

• Lay-up fiberglass/carbon fiber/Kevlar and similar materials
• Ply cutting and orientation layup
• De-bulking and vacuum bagging of tooling and parts
• Potting and bonding of materials
• Mix resins and hardeners to manufacturers specifications
• Understand and work to all QMS procedures and work instructions
• Use and understand work order travelers and manufacturing plans
• Achieve quality and production goals
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines, and ITAR compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

• 1+ years' experience laying up and or working with one or all of the following materials: epoxy, fiberglass, carbon fiber, BMI, graphite, Kevlar. preferred but not required
• 1+ years' experience with vacuum bagging of tools or parts, running industrial size ovens, running autoclave preferred but not required
• General understanding of ply orientation preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalent