Composites Technician - 2nd Shift

Overview

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 transforming how composite parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries.

We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude. We’re building a crew of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, learn from one another, and tackle challenges head-on.

This position will be supporting our 2nd shift. We offer a shift differential of 1.50 for the entire shift with a start time of 2:00 PM.

• 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.

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• 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.

• Experience in aerospace and/or motor sport.
• 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.

Salary: $22 - $38 an hour

Actual base rate will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, candidate's relevant education, experience, knowledge and skill in the core subject matter of the position as well as relevant peripheral qualifications.

• Equity option grants with most full time offers
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 15 Days PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR term here.