Lay Up Technician

General Plastics & Composites LP • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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
• Ability to work in controlled environments, including PPE requirements
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Must be a U.S. Person (Resident Alien or US Citizen) under 22 CFR 120 (due to ITAR Restrictions)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years prior experience in composite layup, aerospace manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Understanding of composite materials, fiber orientation, and lamination techniques preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED