Composite Layup Technician
About The Position
Kaman Air Vehicles is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Composite Layup Technician to work hands-on with composite materials and components in a fast-paced, quality-focused aerospace environment. The Rotor Blade Layup Technician manufactures, assembles, and repairs rotor blade components using established work instructions, process specifications, and engineering requirements. The role includes composite ply cutting and kit preparation, hand layup, bonding, tool preparation, vacuum bagging, and oven and autoclave cures, while maintaining strict quality, safety, and documentation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and follow work orders, process sheets, and verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ply schedules, and process specifications.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively, including mallets, scissors, knives, sanders, and drills.
- Basic computer literacy for production recording and documentation.
- Team-oriented, accountable, and detail-focused.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3+ years of experience in composite kit cutting, layup, vacuum bagging, and autoclave operations; aerospace experience preferred.
- Familiarity with material control requirements, including traceability, shelf-life and out-time controls, and freezer management.
- Working knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, and curing processes; training is available for qualified candidates.
- Strong manual dexterity and ability to perform precision layup and kit-cutting work consistently.
Responsibilities
- Perform composite rotor blade layup operations in molds and tools according to engineering drawings, ply schedules, and process specifications.
- Assemble and bond shaped components using adhesives and composite materials; apply bonding films, adhesives, and core materials according to specification.
- Support dry-fit activities, vacuum bagging, and autoclave and oven cure preparation and execution according to controlled processes.
- Cut composite plies and dry fabrics using hand tools and/or automated cutting equipment, and verify ply orientation, patterns, and sequence according to kit drawings and cut files.
- Verify and document material traceability, shelf life, and storage conditions, including freezer management.
- Label, package, and organize kits and production materials with complete documentation to support downstream layup and assembly.
- Maintain foreign object debris (FOD) prevention throughout the build.
- Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and templates to verify in-process quality and conformance.
- Record production data and complete required quality-system documentation, including travelers, cure records, inspections, and ERP/MRP entries.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Accident insurance and critical illness insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Employee assistance plan.
- Retirement savings and matching.
- Developmental opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
