Composites Technician

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity option grants

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 Days PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Layup Parts in Huntington Beach is seeking a hands-on composite layup technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform layup, bagging, curing, demolding, and trimming duties in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years in prepreg composites manufacturing, ability to read layup books, and proficiency with standard measuring tools. Lifting up to 50 lbs and willingness to work extended hours as needed are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a technician in prepreg composites manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret layup books and process control work instructions.
• Proficient with calipers, torque wrenches, scales, tape measures and common measuring tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Sand/Polish, seal and release molds, and perform waxing/maintenance.
• Laminate parts with ply placement from templates or projection systems; place release film and breather.
• Fabricate and install bags; locate and seal leaks; perform vacuum leak down testing.
• Demold, trim and bond assemblies; prepare bond lines.
• Provide DFM feedback to engineers to improve processes.
• Document production activities in internal systems (material usage, cure cycles, etc)

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Layup process knowledge

Reading layup books

Tools

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Tape measures

Scales

Hand drills

Job description

At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future. We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

You will work on:

• Sand/Polish, seal and release molds, as well as waxing and maintenance
• Laminate parts, including ply placement from dimensions, templates and/or projection systems, placing release film, peal ply, breather, thermocouples etc
• Making and installing bags, finding and sealing leaks and performing vacuum leak down testing
• Demold, trim and bond assemblies including bond line preparation
• Provide DFM feedback to engineers to improve our processes
• Use internal systems to document production activities such as: material usage, material freeze/thaw status, assigned cure cycles, etc

Required:

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• Be a strong team member, able to give and accept help to deliver quality parts on time
• Identify and solve problems quickly, and communicate issues clearly to leadership and engineering to prevent recurring issues
• Have a high sense of urgency, with a strong attention to detail and a resolve to deliver the highest quality
• Have 3+ years experience as a technician in prepreg composites manufacturing, and have an understanding of industry best practices for things like intensifiers/caul plates, adhesive films, core splicing, hard points, ply drops, debulking, etc
• Be comfortable to read and interpret layup books, as well as working from process controlling work instructions
• Be proficient in using common measuring and assembly tools such as calipers, scales, tape measures, torque wrenches, hand drills, etc
• Be comfortable learning new methods and technologies, and incorporating them into your workflow
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods and work hands-on in a production setting

Preferred:

• Have experience in aerospace and/or motorsport
• Have experience with both in and out of autoclave manufacturing
• Have experience in multiple aspects of the manufacturing process such as: operating ply cutter, mold finishing and releasing, mold maintenance, lamination, bagging, curing, de-molding, trimming and/or finishing
• Have experience in other composites manufacturing methods like vacuum infusion (VARTM), compression molding/hot pressed molding, trapped rubber molding, and wet-layup
• Have the flexibility to work extended hours/weekends when required to meet customer timelines

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Actual base rate will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, candidate's relevant education, experience, knowledge and skill in the core subject matter of the position as well as relevant peripheral qualifications.

Benefits Include:

• Equity option grants with most full time offers
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 15 Days PTO + 9 Federal Holidays