Layup Parts · 1 day ago
Composite Technician - Tooling
Huntington Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26/hr - $43/hr
3+ years expLayup Parts is a technology-first manufacturing startup focused on transforming composite parts production for aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. The Composite Technician - Tooling will be responsible for manufacturing composite tooling, performing various fabrication processes, and collaborating closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure high standards in production.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Have 3+ years experience as a technician in composites manufacturing, and have an understanding of industry best practices
Have a high sense of urgency, with a strong attention to detail and a resolve to deliver the highest quality
Identify and solve problems quickly and communicate issues clearly to leadership and engineering to prevent recurring issues
Be comfortable to read and interpret layup books, as well as working from process controlling work instructions
Be proficient in using common measuring and assembly tools such as calipers, scales, tape measures, torque wrenches, hand drills, etc
Be comfortable learning new methods and technologies, and incorporating them into your workflow
Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods and work hands-on in a production setting
Preferred
Have experience in aerospace and/or motorsport
Have 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
Have the flexibility to work extended hours/weekends when required to meet customer timelines
Benefits
Equity option grants with most full time offers
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and Long-term disability
Life insurance
15 Days PTO + 9 Federal Holidays
Company
Layup Parts
Layup manufactures composite parts and the tooling to make those parts.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase