Senior Composite Layup Technician and Team Lead

1 Act; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life & disability insure

401(k) match and profit-sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a Lead Composite Layup Technician to lead hand layup operations for aerospace-grade parts.

You will read engineering drawings, ensure correct fiber orientation, and mentor technicians to maintain safety and quality. Based in Anaheim, CA, this role combines technical leadership with hands-on fabrication, process improvement, and strict adherence to environmental and quality requirements.

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 and basic math/measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand layup of composite materials, including prepregs, fabrics, adhesives, and films.
• 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

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a Lead Composite Layup Technician to lead hand layup operations for aerospace-grade parts.

You will read engineering drawings, ensure correct fiber orientation, and mentor technicians to maintain safety and quality. Based in Anaheim, CA, this role combines technical leadership with hands-on fabrication, process improvement, and strict adherence to environmental and quality requirements.