Composite Technician – Level 3 $25.00 - $28.00

Employnet, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet, Inc. is seeking an experienced Composite Technician – Level 3 to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with composite materials, advanced fabrication techniques, and lamination.

You will produce high-quality components according to engineering specs and procedures. You will read blueprints, prepare molds and tooling, perform layup and curing operations, and ensure parts meet dimensional and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of composite manufacturing experience.
• Strong experience with lamination and hand layup.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composites.
• Knowledge of vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, trimming, and finishing.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced composite fabrication and lamination using carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composite materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and ply schedules.
• Prepare molds, tooling, materials, and work areas for composite layup.
• Perform hand layup, ply placement, debulking, vacuum bagging, bonding, and resin application.
• Operate vacuum systems, ovens, and other composite processing equipment.
• Trim, sand, drill, and finish cured composite parts to required specifications.
• Inspect parts for defects, proper fiber orientation, dimensional accuracy, and overall quality.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and report material, tooling, and production issues.
• Complete production travelers, inspection documentation, and material traceability records.
• Perform rework and repairs as needed to meet quality requirements.
• Follow all safety, PPE, FOD-control, and housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with training and mentoring lower-level composite technicians.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Hand layup

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Vacuum bagging

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual a plus

Tools

Vacuum bagging equipment

Ovens

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary Employnet is seeking an experienced Composite Technician – Level 3 to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with composite materials, advanced fabrication techniques, and composite lamination. This position is responsible for producing high‑quality composite components while following engineering specifications, production procedures, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced composite fabrication and lamination using carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composite materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and ply schedules.
• Prepare molds, tooling, materials, and work areas for composite layup.
• Perform hand layup, ply placement, debulking, vacuum bagging, bonding, and resin application.
• Operate vacuum systems, ovens, and other composite processing equipment.
• Trim, sand, drill, and finish cured composite parts to required specifications.
• Inspect parts for defects, proper fiber orientation, dimensional accuracy, and overall quality.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and report material, tooling, and production issues.
• Complete production travelers, inspection documentation, and material traceability records.
• Perform rework and repairs as needed to meet quality requirements.
• Follow all safety, PPE, FOD‑control, and housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with training and mentoring lower‑level composite technicians.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of composite manufacturing experience.
• Strong experience with composite lamination and hand layup.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience working with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composite materials.
• Knowledge of vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, trimming, and finishing processes.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Bilingual a plus

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with complex composite structures.
• Experience with composite tooling and molds.
• Familiarity with quality‑control and production documentation.
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians