Layup Technician

Kelly; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

term life

whole life

accident insurance

critical illness

a legal plan

short-term disability

retirement savings plan

service bonus and holiday pay plans (

transit spending account

paid sick leave under the applicable

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a detail-oriented Layup Technician for a World-Class composite materials laboratory in Anaheim. You will perform hand layup, cut prepregs and adhesives, and operate autoclaves to produce test panels with precision and safety. Team collaboration, strict records, and Lean practices are key.

The role offers a day shift from Monday to Friday with pay up to $26/hour DOE and a temp-to-hire path in a cutting-edge facility emphasizing quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality in lab or manufacturing settings.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team in a safety-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and cut raw materials, including prepregs, adhesives, and substrates.
• Perform hand layup of composite materials, including carbon fiber, aramid, fiberglass, honeycomb sandwich composites, and adhesives.
• Prepare metal and composite substrates through chemical etching, anodizing, and priming processes.
• Assist with vacuum bagging and autoclave curing operations.
• Maintain detailed and accurate production and project records.
• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and laboratory supervisors to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using clean as you go practices.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives and FOD reduction activities.
• Collaborate with team members to support laboratory operations and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork and communication

Independent work

Lean manufacturing mindset

Experience with composite materials

Tools

Autoclave operation

Vacuum bagging

Ply cutting equipment

Chemical etching

Anodizing and priming

Job description

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Pay

Up to $26.00 per hour (DOE)

Job Type

Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Job Overview

Join a World-Class Composite Materials Laboratory. We're looking for a detail-oriented Layup Technician to join our team in a cutting-edge composite materials laboratory. This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity for someone with experience in composite fabrication who enjoys working in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

In this role, you'll be responsible for producing composite and adhesive panels used for material properties testing. You'll perform hand layup of composite materials, operate ply cutting equipment and autoclaves, and help ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and cut raw materials, including prepregs, adhesives, and substrates.
• Perform hand layup of composite materials, including carbon fiber, aramid, fiberglass, honeycomb sandwich composites, and adhesives.
• Prepare metal and composite substrates through chemical etching, anodizing, and priming processes.
• Assist with vacuum bagging and autoclave curing operations.
• Maintain detailed and accurate production and project records.
• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and laboratory supervisors to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using "clean as you go" practices.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) reduction activities.
• Collaborate with team members to support laboratory operations and continuous improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid, prepregs, adhesives, and reinforcement technologies.
• Experience with composite panel fabrication, vacuum bagging, and autoclave curing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with laboratory documentation, databases, or manufacturing records is a plus.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in Lean manufacturing principles.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Up to $26.00 per hour based on experience
• Monday–Friday schedule with evenings free after your shift
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Work in a state-of-the-art composite materials laboratory
• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation, quality, and safety

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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