Layup Parts

Custom parts and molds through automation

Composite Technician - Tooling

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHuntington Beach, CA, USA$26 - $43 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have at least 3 years of experience as a technician in composites manufacturing and understand industry best practices.
Identify and solve problems quickly and communicate issues clearly to leadership and engineering to prevent recurring issues.
Read and interpret layup books and work from process-control work instructions.
Use common measuring and assembly tools such as calipers, scales, tape measures, torque wrenches, and hand drills.
Learn new methods and technologies and incorporate them into the workflow.
Lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work hands-on in a production setting.

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 by sanding, polishing, sealing, applying release agents, and maintaining 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.
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 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.

Desired Qualifications

Have experience in aerospace and/or motorsport.
Have experience in multiple aspects of the manufacturing process, such as operating a ply cutter, mold finishing and releasing, mold maintenance, lamination, bagging, curing, de-molding, trimming, and finishing.
Be flexible to work extended hours or weekends when required to meet customer timelines.

Salary Range: 26 to 43 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

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:

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

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.

About the Company

Layup Parts

Custom parts and molds through automation

Layup Parts produces custom parts and molds in Huntington Beach, California using scalable automation. Orders are placed through an invitation-only portal, enabling tailored, dedicated service with rapid production while maintaining existing client relationships. All products are 100% USA-made, and the company also sources non-standard materials as per client specs to meet cost and throughput goals. Its goal is to help clients achieve cost efficiency and high throughput by delivering domestically produced parts and molds with fast turnaround and reliable supply.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $51M
Headquarters: Huntington Beach, CA
Founded: 2024

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