Composite Layup Technician

About Us

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace defense data centers energy and industrial applications. For more than 20 years ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation teamwork and collaboration delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

Job Summary

The 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 requirements. This role focuses on the pre-cure manufacturing phase of composite components.

Essential Duties and 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

• 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
• 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
• Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 (U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.)

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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