Composites Technician - 2nd Shift

Layup Parts•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•$22 - $38•Onsite

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!
Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods and work hands-on in a production setting.

Nice To Haves

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.
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, cure data, and production activities in internal systems.