Composites Technician - 3rd Shift

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity option grants with most full-‑t

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 Days PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Layup Parts in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a 3rd shift technician to support prepreg composites manufacturing. You will prepare tooling, lay up parts, bag and cure, demold, and finish components while documenting production data and driving process improvements.

The role requires experience reading layup books, working with calipers and torque wrenches, and collaborating with engineering to meet tight production timelines. Competitive shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a technician in prepreg composites manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret layup books and process instructions
• Proficiency with measuring and assembly tools (calipers, scales, tape measures, torque wrenches)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tooling (sand, polish, seal, release, mold maintenance)
• Lay up parts using templates or projection systems
• Bag and cure: vacuum bags, leak tests, cure cycles
• Demold and finish parts, trim and bond
• Provide feedback to engineering for process and design improvements
• Document material usage and production activities in internal systems

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Reading layup books

Instrument reading & measurement

Tools

Calipers

Scales

Torque wrenches

Tape measures

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.

We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude. At Layup Parts we’re building a crew of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, learn from one another, and aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on.

This position will be supporting our 3rd shift working 9PM-5:30AM. We offer $1.50 shift differential for the entire shift with a start time of 9:00PM.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and maintain tooling: Sand, polish, seal, release, and maintain molds
• Lay up parts: Place plies using templates, dimensions, or projection systems; apply release film, peel ply, breather, thermocouples, etc
• Bag and cure: Build and install vacuum bags, perform leak tests, and run assigned cure cycles
• Demold and finish: Remove cured parts, trim, bond assemblies, and prepare bond lines
• Drive improvements: Provide feedback to engineering for process and design enhancements
• Stay organized: Document material usage, freeze/thaw status, cure data, and production activities in Layup’s internal systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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:

• Experience in aerospace and/or motorsport
• Experience with both in and out of autoclave manufacturing
• 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
• 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. (iv) Asylee 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 judgment. 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