Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

XWING is looking for a Hand Lay up Technician in California. This role involves fabricating composite parts by cutting and molding materials, ensuring quality standards and ply orientation. A minimum of HS Diploma is required, alongside skills in vacuum bagging and technical drawing interpretation.

Compensation ranges from $18 to $32/hr, depending on experience. Joby provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience working in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environments.
• Continuous standing, squatting, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Ability to become forklift or crane certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling preparation operations in preparation for lamination.
• Apply composite materials onto molds or tooling surfaces.
• Ensure proper ply orientation and thickness.

Skills

Composite materials handling

Vacuum bagging techniques

Technical drawing interpretation

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts

Job ID: 2026-4734

Location: US-CA-Marina

Category: Composites Manufacturing

Type: Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Hand Layup Technician. Our team’s motto is: Build Quality Parts On Time. A Hand Layup Technician is at the heart of manufacturing and fabricates parts by precisely cutting, placing, and molding composite materials. Our team ensures proper ply orientation, ply consolidation, and that quality standards are met while reading technical drawings and using hand tools. Additionally, proficiency in performing vacuum bagging and knowledge of curing operations are necessary for this role. Joby Aviation is dedicated to training and developing individuals with potential, and we are looking for apprentices who are eager to learn and grow within our company.

Shift Schedules:

1st shift - Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

2nd shift - Monday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 4:00 AM

3rd shift - Friday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling preparation operations in preparation for lamination.
• Prepare and organize composite materials in preparation for lamination.
• Apply composite materials onto molds or tooling surfaces using techniques like hand layup or automated processes.
• Ensure proper ply orientation, ply thickness, and material consolidation are achieved.
• Proficient in vacuum bagging techniques for composite layup operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping purposes.

Required

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work instructions, technical requirements, and execute standard processes.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and record‑keeping purposes.
• Continuous standing, squatting, bending, pulling, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Lifting of 50 lbs. or less.
• Must wear PPE when required.
• No known allergies to epoxies or other composite materials, and able to become certified to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to become forklift, crane, or equipment certified.

Desired

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience or applicable wet‑lamination experience.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a high‑volume production environment that relies on a well‑defined process to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S environments.

The target base pay for this position is $18–$32/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.