Production Assembler 4 (Layup Technician)

Axillon Aerospace•Erlanger, KY

About The Position

This role involves performing hand layup of prepreg composite materials onto molds and tooling. Key responsibilities include identifying and orienting composite plies, preparing molds and tooling, cutting and staging materials, removing backing films, debulking laminate stacks, and performing vacuum bagging operations. The technician will also verify vacuum integrity, maintain material traceability, inspect completed layups, and support autoclave operations. Adherence to safety procedures, clean room protocols, and proper handling of refrigerated materials is essential. Participation in continuous improvement activities is also expected.

Requirements

Experience with hand layup of prepreg composite materials.
Ability to identify and orient composite plies according to specifications.
Proficiency in preparing molds and tooling.
Skill in cutting, kitting, and staging composite materials.
Experience with vacuum bagging operations.
Ability to verify vacuum integrity and leak-check assemblies.
Knowledge of material traceability and manufacturing documentation.
Understanding of quality standards for composite layups.
Familiarity with autoclave operations.
Adherence to safety procedures, clean room protocols, and material handling requirements.
Willingness to participate in continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Perform hand layup of prepreg composite materials onto molds and tooling in accordance with engineering specifications, ply books, and work instructions.
Identify and orient composite plies according to fiber direction, material type, and laminate schedule requirements.
Prepare molds and tooling, including cleaning, release application, and inspection prior to layup operations.
Cut, kit, and stage composite materials for production requirements.
Remove backing films and accurately position prepreg materials while minimizing wrinkles, bridging, gaps, and foreign object debris (FOD).
Debulk laminate stacks as required throughout the layup process.
Perform vacuum bagging operations including installation of peel ply, perforated film, breather materials, vacuum ports, and bagging film.
Verify vacuum integrity and leak-check assemblies prior to cure.
Maintain material traceability and accurately complete manufacturing documentation.
Inspect completed layups for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Support autoclave loading and unloading operations when required.
Follow all company safety procedures, clean room protocols, and handling requirements for refrigerated prepreg materials.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve quality, efficiency, and production flow.