Lead Composite Lay Up Tech at Aerotek

Lead Composite Lay Up Technician

The Lead Composite Layup Technician is responsible for fabricating composite parts through accurate placement, orientation, and bonding of materials into molds or tooling. This role requires adherence to engineering drawings, ply books, work instructions, and quality requirements. Additionally, the position involves leading a team of technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hand layup of composite materials, including prepregs, fabrics, adhesives, and films.
• Cut, kit, and stage materials per 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 prior to 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 act 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 ensure schedule adherence and efficiency.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, engineering, and quality to resolve issues.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Understanding of composite materials, fiber orientation, and lamination techniques.
• Ability to work in controlled environments, including PPE requirements.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in composite layup, aerospace manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• On-the-job training may be provided for entry-level candidates.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and a profit-sharing bonus plan.

Work Environment:

The role is based in an industrial manufacturing site, where the dress code includes T-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential overtime requirements.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30.60 - $51.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.