Lead Composite Layup Technician

Advanced Cooling Technologies•Anaheim, CA

14h

About The Position

The Lead Composite Layup Technician fabricates composite parts by accurately placing, orienting, and bonding materials into molds or tooling in accordance with engineering drawings, ply books, work instructions, and quality requirements. In addition to pre-cure manufacturing activities, the role provides leadership to assigned technicians to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The technician performs composite hand layup and related preparation, maintains material handling controls, checks work for conformity, and completes manufacturing and quality documentation. The lead also assigns daily tasks, troubleshoots technical issues, trains and mentors technicians, monitors workflow, and coordinates with production supervisors, engineering, and quality to resolve issues. The position is with Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT), a provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications.

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 with required personal protective equipment.
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.
Serve as the technical resource for troubleshooting layup and lamination issues.
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.