Composites Technician - 2nd Shift

Layup Parts • Huntington Beach, CA

125d • $22 - $38

About The Position

At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts faster. We’re not just another machine shop, we’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s transforming how composite parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success. We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude. At Layup Parts we’re building a crew of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, learn from one another, and aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on. This position will be supporting our 2nd shift. We offer $1.50 shift differential for the entire shift with a start time of 2:00PM.

Requirements

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• Experience in aerospace and/or motorsport.
• Experience with both in and out of autoclave manufacturing.
• Experience in multiple aspects of the manufacturing process such as: operating ply cutter, mold finishing and releasing, mold maintenance, lamination, bagging, curing, de-molding, trimming and/or finishing.
• Experience in other composites manufacturing methods like vacuum infusion (VARTM), compression molding/hot pressed molding, trapped rubber molding, and wet-layup.
• Have the flexibility to work extended hours/weekends when required to meet customer timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tooling: Sand, polish, seal, release, and maintain molds.
• Lay up parts: Place plies using templates, dimensions, or projection systems; apply release film, peel ply, breather, thermocouples, etc.
• Bag and cure: Build and install vacuum bags, perform leak tests, and run assigned cure cycles.
• Demold and finish: Remove cured parts, trim, bond assemblies, and prepare bond lines.
• Drive improvements: Provide feedback to engineering for process and design enhancements.
• Stay organized: Document material usage, freeze/thaw status, cure data, and production activities in Layup’s internal systems.

Benefits

• Equity option grants with most full time offers
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 15 Days PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees