Composite technician [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

At Layup Parts, our mission is simple : deliver composite parts faster. We’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s transforming how composite parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.

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 aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on.

What You’ll Do :

• Composite Tooling & Fabrication :
• Manufacture composite tooling from plugs, masters, and patterns
• Perform wet layup, resin infusion, and prepreg lamination for tooling applications
• Lay up fiberglass, carbon fiber, and other reinforcements using templates, dimensions, or projection systems
• Mix, degas, and apply resins, gel coats, and surface coats as required
• Build and install vacuum bags, perform leak checks, and run assigned cure cycles
• Place and manage consumables including release film, peel ply, breather, thermocouples, and related materials
• Tool Preparation, Finishing & Sealing :
• Prepare and maintain tooling : sand, polish, seal, release, and maintain molds
• Demold tools and parts and perform trimming, sanding, polishing, and surface improvement
• Perform cosmetic refinement to meet surface finish and durability requirements
• Apply tool sealing systems, mold release agents, and surface treatments
• Support tooling repairs, rework, and ongoing maintenance as needed
• Inspection, Quality & Process :
• Inspect tooling surfaces for defects, print-through, porosity, and dimensional issues
• Follow travelers, drawings, and process documentation
• Document material usage, freeze / thaw status, cure data, and production activities in Layup’s internal systems
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and tooling assets
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement :
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Provide hands-on feedback to engineering for process and tooling design improvements
• Identify issues early and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For :

Preferred :

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.

Benefits Include :

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 (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) 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 here.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.