Senior Prepreg Technician — 12” Pilot Line Lead

Cambium; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match

Professional development reimbursement

Equity potential

Job summary

Cambium in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Technician to lead the 12" pilot prepreg line. You will supervise a small team, ensure resin mixing and prepregs meet specs, and work with engineers to scale new materials.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety and on-time delivery for internal and external programs. The position requires 5+ years in prepreg or related coating equipment, strong documentation, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 5+ years operating hot-melts or prepreg/coating equipment.
• Experience with thermoset resin systems (epoxy, BMI, phenolic, cyanate ester).
• Experience training fellow technicians on shop floor.
• Ability to perform resin content, areal weight, and tack checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of a 12" pilot prepreg line, including setup and control.
• Train teammates on line operations and respond to questions on the floor.
• Oversee resin mixing, batching, viscosity checks, and pot-life management.
• Ensure prepregs meet resin content, areal weight, tack, and volatile specs.
• Plan production runs and communicate status/risks to engineers.
• Maintain batch records, logs, traceability, labeling, and freezer inventory.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Collaborate with engineers on resin/fiber trials and scale-up.
• Follow safety protocols and promote Cambium’s safety culture.

Skills

Hands-on line operation

Team leadership

Thermoset resin handling

Quality checks (resin content, areal,

Documentation & traceability

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Clear communication

US citizenship

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Prepreg line equipment

Job description

Cambium in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Technician to lead the 12" pilot prepreg line. You will supervise a small team, ensure resin mixing and prepregs meet specs, and work with engineers to scale new materials.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety and on-time delivery for internal and external programs. The position requires 5+ years in prepreg or related coating equipment, strong documentation, and the ability to train others.