Composite Technician

Composites Technician At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver high quality composite parts faster. We are a manufacturing startup that's transforming how composite parts are made for the aerospace and defense industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success. We are seeking a skilled Composites Technician to join our manufacturing team with a focus on table cutting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cutting composite materials using CNC cutting tables (Eastman) to support downstream lamination and production processes. This is a hands-on position that plays a critical role in ensuring material accuracy, efficiency, and quality. What You'll Do: Operate cutting equipment: Set up, program, and run Eastman cutting machines to cut prepreg, dry fabric, and other composite materials according to production requirements. Material preparation: Pull, thaw, and stage prepreg rolls; handle and organize composite materials to maintain proper freezer/thaw tracking and shelf-life controls. File and program management: Load and execute cut files from engineering, verify ply orientation and nesting layouts, and ensure accuracy before cutting. Quality assurance: Inspect cut plies for accuracy, defects, and completeness; label, organize, and kit cut materials for production teams. Maintenance: Perform routine machine cleaning, blade changes, and preventive maintenance on cutting tables to ensure consistent performance. Documentation: Accurately record material usage, waste, and cut part data in ERP/MES systems; support traceability and quality record-keeping requirements. Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, laminators, and production staff to ensure kits are delivered on time and meet specifications. What We're Looking For: Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with! 3+ years of experience in a composites manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with Gerber, Eastman, or other automated cutting tables. Understanding of composite materials (prepregs, dry fabric, core materials) and freezer/thaw handling practices. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, cut files, and work instructions. Comfortable using ERP/MES systems for data entry and tracking. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Physical ability to handle material rolls, move kits, and stand for extended periods. $22 - $32 an hour Actual base salary 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.