Composites Layup Technician

Performance Seats, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Seats Spartanburg is seeking a Composites Layup Technician to support the assembly and fabrication of advanced composite structures for automotive seating. You will follow detailed work instructions, use precision tools, and participate in process steps from layup through final assembly.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely delivery, with hands-on experience in RTM, Infusion, prepreg, and dimensional checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Lift up to 50lbs regularly using proper lifting techniques.
• Within OSHA guidelines, bend, stoop, stand, and/or sit for extended periods.
• Work with small hand tools for layup and assembly tasks.
• Use basic mathematics skills and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Comply with written work instructions, standard procedures, and processes to perform layup and assembly.
• Assist in planning, laying out, fabricating, and building composite structures and components.
• Layup various composite components with a focus on precision and quality, utilizing RTM, Infusion and prepreg processes.
• Assist in fitting core components with attention to close tolerances.
• Assist in laying out and marking dimensions and reference lines on materials to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or use templates.
• Be a supportive member of Environmental Health and Safety, and Quality system policies to provide a safe workplace.
• Deliver quality products and services on time.
• Perform routine tasks in preparation for, and assist in the fabrication, curing, build-up, and assembly of various types of composite materials, following pre-determined methods and sequences.
• Assist in performing non-routine and non-repetitive procedures in the fabrication, curing, build-up, and assembly of various types of composite materials.
• Gain basic familiarity with composite technology, including hi-temp plastics, pre-impregnated epoxy composite materials, graphite epoxy, wet graphite, and silicone injection molding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic mathematics

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Routers

Die grinders

Band saws

Dremel tools

Job description

Summary:

As a Composites Layup Technician at Performance Seats Spartanburg, you will be responsible for performing tasks related to the assembly and fabrication of composite structures (Carbon/Glass/Aramid Systems). You will play a vital role in ensuring that the layup and assembly processes are carried out efficiently and contribute to the production of high-quality automotive seating solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with written work instructions, standard procedures, and processes to perform layup and assembly.
• Assist in planning, laying out, fabricating, and building composite structures and components.
• Layup various composite components with a focus on precision and quality, utilizing RTM, Infusion and prepreg processes.
• Assist in fitting core components with attention to close tolerances.
• Assist in laying out and marking dimensions and reference lines on materials to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or use templates.
• Be a supportive member of Environmental Health and Safety, and Quality system policies to provide a safe workplace.
• Deliver quality products and services on time.
• Perform routine tasks in preparation for, and assist in the fabrication, curing, build-up, and assembly of various types of composite materials, following pre-determined methods and sequences.
• Assist in performing non-routine and non-repetitive procedures in the fabrication, curing, build-up, and assembly of various types of composite materials.
• Gain basic familiarity with composite technology, including hi-temp plastics, pre-impregnated epoxy composite materials, graphite epoxy, wet graphite, and silicone injection molding.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis using proper lifting techniques.
• Within OSHA guidelines, Bend, stoop, stand, and/or sit for extended periods.
• Work with small hand tools, including routers, die grinders, band saws, and Dremel tools for layup and assembly tasks.
• Use basic mathematics skills and precision measuring tools to support layup and assembly processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills