Lamination Production Technician

About the Role

Composite Technicians will produce parts and assemblies for the aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and other product line industries developed at our facility.

Responsibilities

• Laminate composite materials into aluminum molds in accordance with engineering specifications and layup schedules
• Operate industrial ovens and hydraulic heated presses in accordance with cure cycle specifications and equipment operating procedures
• Demold cured composite parts and thoroughly clean, inspect, and prepare molds between layup cycles to ensure consistent part quality and mold longevity
• Manually cut and trim composite materials using patterns and templates, and assist in developing new patterns to optimize material usage and layup efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering to develop, document, and continuously improve lamination processes and layup procedures
• Accurately measure, mix, and apply resins and adhesives by weight or volume per material specifications and process documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-compliant work environment at all times, adhering to company policy and tool control standards
• Read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, lamination schedules, and engineering documentation relevant to assigned tasks
• Adhere to all company procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards, and proactively communicate any process deviations or nonconformances

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with laminating advanced composite materials
• Knowledge of releases, prepreg, resins, composite bagging, adhesives, and curing presses
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-management and vendors
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience
• Fabricate composite molds and parts to meet customer specifications
• Take personal responsibility for workmanship and productivity
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in composite fabrication techniques using prepreg epoxy resins with carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and quartz fiber materials
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, job travelers, planning documents, and technical specifications
• Ability to work effectively under standard supervision, following established procedures while contributing to collaborative problem-solving within management-defined priorities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity

Equipment Operated

• Vacuum pumps
• Heat ovens
• Platen presses
• Hydraulic presses
• Special hand tools
• Ladders and mechanical stands

Work Location

• Open shop environment
• Clean room

Protective Equipment Required

• Goggles
• Safety glasses
• Face shields
• Ear protection
• Aprons
• Gloves
• Safety harnesses
• Respirators