Lead Composite Layup Technician

Who We Are

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions and engineered structures serving Defense Aerospace HVAC Power Electronics and Medical markets. Recognized as a Best Place to Work ACT supports customers including Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Boeing NASA DOD and DOE.

Job Summary

The Lead Composite Layup Technician is responsible for fabricating composite parts through accurate placement orientation and bonding of materials into molds or tooling in accordance with engineering drawings ply books work instructions and quality addition to pre-cure manufacturing activities this role provides leadership to assigned technicians to ensure safe efficient and high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• 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

Leadership

• Provide daily direction and task assignments
• Serve 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
• Provide input on performance feedback and serve as acting supervisor when required

• 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 preferred
• Ability to work in controlled environments including PPE requirements
• Basic math and measurement skills

Education and Experience

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

ACT offers competitive pay excellent benefits (medical dental vision paid time off holidays company-paid life & disability insurance 401(k) match and profit-sharing) and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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