Lead Composite Layup Technician
About The Position
The Lead Composite Layup Technician fabricates composite parts by accurately placing, orienting, and bonding materials into molds or tooling according to engineering drawings, ply books, work instructions, and quality requirements. The role performs pre-cure manufacturing activities and leads assigned technicians to support safe, efficient, high-quality production. The technician performs hand layup and related preparation tasks, maintains material-handling controls, checks work for conformity before cure, and completes manufacturing and quality documentation. The lead provides daily direction, technical troubleshooting support, training, and workflow coordination, and may serve as acting supervisor when required.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to work in controlled environments, including PPE requirements.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of composite materials, fiber orientation, and lamination techniques.
- Prior experience in composite layup, aerospace manufacturing, or a related field.
- On-the-job training may be provided for entry-level candidates.
Responsibilities
- Perform hand layup of composite materials, including prepregs, fabrics, adhesives, and films.
- Cut, kit, and stage materials according to job requirements.
- Follow ply books, travelers, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
- Ensure proper fiber orientation, ply sequence, material placement, and part configuration.
- Apply resins, adhesives, and bonding films as required.
- Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and preparation for curing processes.
- Maintain material-handling controls, including freezer life, out-time tracking, and cleanliness requirements.
- Inspect work for conformity to specifications before cure.
- Complete required manufacturing and quality documentation.
- Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality system requirements.
- Support rework and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide daily direction and task assignments to technicians.
- Troubleshoot layup and lamination issues as a technical resource.
- Train and mentor technicians on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
- Monitor workflow to support schedule adherence and efficiency.
- Coordinate with production supervisors, engineering, and quality to resolve issues.
- Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
- Provide input on performance feedback and serve as acting supervisor when required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Profit-sharing
- Supportive team environment
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
