Composites Layup Technician

Performance Seats, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Seats, Inc. is seeking a Composites Layup Technician in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This role involves assembling and fabricating composite structures crucial for automotive seating solutions. The technician will ensure processes adhere to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and ability to handle up to 50 lbs. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess basic mathematics and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and/or sit for extended periods.
• Familiarity with working with small hand tools for layup and assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Comply with work instructions and procedures for layup and assembly.
• Assist in fabricating and building composite structures.
• Ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic mathematics skills

Basic computer skills

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 50 lbs 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