Lay Up Technician

About the role

Lay-Up Technician is a hands-on role, whose primary responsibility is performing a wide variety of composite layup, vacuum bagging, mold inspection and leak checks. This role ensures adherence to strict quality standards by following engineered specifications, work instructions, lay-up schemes to successfully yield a conforming product.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand layup of composite materials, including prepregs, fabrics, adhesives, and films to assemble multi-piece and complex molds to yield conforming composite structures
• Preparation of molds and tools for layup process, to include application of sealants and release agents
• Ensure proper fiber orientation, ply sequence, material placement, and part configuration
• Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and preparation for curing processes including leak checks
• Verify thermocouples are in good working condition
• 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
• Support rework and continuous improvement activities
• May assist with composite oven processing or autoclave operation, including final demolding of parts after curing
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality system requirements
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE usage and handling hazardous materials (resins)
• Adhere to all safety regulations and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention policies

Qualifications & Experience

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: 1-3 years prior experience in composite layup, aerospace manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Skills:

• High attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and relevant documentation
• Hand dexterity/coordination: Job requires a lot of specific finger movements and hand layup techniques
• Understanding of composite materials, fiber orientation, and lamination techniques preferred
• Ability to work in controlled environments, including PPE requirements
• Basic math and measurement skills

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement
• Emotionally aware and accountable
• Understands personal limits and seeks help when appropriate
• Willingness to attempt problem-solving independently before escalating
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Team-oriented with strong relationship-building skills
• Comfortable holding others accountable
• Clear understanding of role responsibilities and boundaries
• Proactive, dependable, and adaptable
• Results-driven mindset

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The employee is frequently required to stand for an extended period of time. Walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must be a U.S. Person (Resident Alien or US Citizen) under 22 CFR 120 (due to ITAR Restrictions)

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C