Lead Composite Layup Technician (Aerospace)

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a Lead Composite Layup Technician to fabricate composite parts per engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions. You will lead technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities include hand layup, material prep, curing prep, quality documentation, and promoting a safe workplace. Prior aerospace or composite layup experience is preferred; on-the-job training may be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Understanding of composite materials, fiber orientation, and lamination techniques preferred.
• Ability to work in controlled environments, including PPE requirements.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand layup of composite materials, including prepregs, fabrics, adhesives, and films.
• Cut, kit, and stage materials per job requirements.
• Follow ply books, travelers, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure proper fiber orientation, ply sequence, material placement, and part configuration.
• Apply resins, adhesives, and bonding films as required.
• Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and preparation for curing processes.
• Maintain material handling controls, including freezer life, out-time tracking, and cleanliness requirements.
• Inspect work for conformity to specifications prior to cure.
• Complete required manufacturing and quality documentation.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality system requirements.
• Support rework and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide daily direction and task assignments.
• Serve as the technical resource for troubleshooting layup and lamination issues.
• Train and mentor technicians on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow to ensure schedule adherence and efficiency.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, engineering, and quality to resolve issues.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Provide input on performance feedback and serve as acting supervisor when required.

Skills

Read drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Math & measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a Lead Composite Layup Technician to fabricate composite parts per engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions. You will lead technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities include hand layup, material prep, curing prep, quality documentation, and promoting a safe workplace. Prior aerospace or composite layup experience is preferred; on-the-job training may be provided.