Composite Layup Technician

Kaman Corporation • Bloomfield, CT

102d

About The Position

Year after year, Kaman delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions for our customers. As technology advances and industry shifts, Kaman will always be a place where people can come together and make a difference.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in composites preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in composite kit cutting, layup, and autoclave operation (aerospace strongly preferred).
• Experience in an FAA Part 21 production environment or AS9100-certified facility desirable.
• Knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, and curing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ply schedules, and process specifications.
• Familiarity with material control, freezer management, and traceability requirements.
• Proficient in use of precision measuring instruments (calipers, gauges, templates).
• Computer literacy for recording cure data, documentation, and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Work from work orders, process sheets, verbal or written instructions.
• Diagnose and repair blade damage by replacing components.
• Perform and support assembly or bonding together shaped components using adhesives and composite materials.
• Perform other duties such as dry fit, autoclave preparation and cures as well as lay-up and vacuum bagging operations.
• Cut composite plies and dry fabrics using manual and automated cutting equipment (e.g., CNC cutting tables, hand tools).
• Identify ply orientation, pattern, and sequence per kit drawings and cut files.
• Verify material traceability, shelf life, and storage conditions (freezer management).
• Label, package, and organize kits for production layup with complete documentation.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools such as mallets, scissors, knives, dremel, sanders and drills.
• Layup composite plies (carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid, etc.) into molds or tools following engineering drawings and ply schedules.
• Maintain strict control of fiber orientation, ply count, and foreign object debris (FOD) prevention.
• Assist in moving fixtures as necessary or required.
• Continuously give input ideas to improvements on technical documentation, work instructions and certification process.
• Working to the highest safety and environmental standards whilst ensuring that targets are met.
• Support internal and external audits (FAA, AS9100, customer).
• Motivated by teamwork and a positive mindset.
• Responsible for own work.
• Detail-oriented.
• On the job training for qualified candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED