Composite Layup Technician at Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc

Anaheim, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Composite Layup, Hand Layup, Prepregs, Adhesives, Vacuum Bagging, Debulking, Material Handling, Reading Engineering Drawings, Ply Books Interpretation, Work Instruction Following, Fiber Orientation, Lamination Techniques, Manual Dexterity, Quality Documentation, Safety Adherence, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description 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. Guided by our core values of Innovation, Teamwork, and Customer Care, ACT supports commercial and government customers through technical excellence and operational discipline. 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 Requirements 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. ACT participates in E-Verify. California Applicants: ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact HR at barbara.rockwell@1-act.com.

Responsibilities

The Composite Layup Technician fabricates composite parts by accurately placing, orienting, and bonding materials into molds according to engineering specifications during the pre-cure manufacturing phase. Essential duties include performing hand layup, cutting and staging materials, applying bonding agents, and preparing parts for curing processes.