Job Title: Lay Up TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Lay Up Technician uses prepared acrylic and composite materials to laminate clean, inclusion-free windows in a production clean room environment. This role follows detailed process specifications and work orders to ensure high-quality output while working on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Responsibilities- Use prepared acrylic and composite materials to laminate clean, inclusion-free windows according to approved process specifications.
- Measure and cut vinyl accurately to meet close tolerance requirements.
- Prepare vinyl by vacuuming to remove dust, lint, and other particles to maintain a clean layup surface.
- Tape and apply breather cloth to the edges of windows in accordance with work instructions.
- Read, understand, and follow verbal and written work orders, process specifications, and instructions.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately per the work order and ensure it is in a transferable form for the bagging area.
- Inspect and identify all components involved in the layup process to determine if they meet quality requirements for lamination.
- Seek guidance and direction as necessary to perform duties correctly and safely.
- Keep the supervisor informed about the status of work being performed and communicate problems or potential issues as early as possible.
- Report to work on time each day, including after lunch, and remain until the end of the scheduled shift.
- Maintain the work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner to support a clean room production environment.
- Maintain a well-groomed appearance appropriate for the position and work setting.
- Respect the confidentiality of company, customer, and personnel information at all times.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned, such as machining and assembly work, and assist other team members when needed.
- Assist in training fellow employees on layup, bagging, and related production tasks as required.
- Use hand tools and layup tools safely and effectively during composite and acrylic lamination processes.
- Support bagging operations associated with composite layup as needed.
Essential Skills- Minimum of 1 year of experience in composites layup to be considered for the role.
- Ability to stand and walk constantly for 7 to 9 hours per day.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds safely.
- Ability to frequently push 100-pound forming tables for 4 to 5 hours per day.
- Ability to frequently bend and stoop for 4 to 6 hours per day.
- Ability to occasionally kneel for up to 5 to 6 hours per day as required by tasks.
- Ability to pinch and grip various tools with fingers and hands using pushing and pulling motions for 7 to 9 hours per day.
- Ability to read and use close tolerance measuring devices accurately.
- Ability to understand and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to clearly communicate with supervisors and team members in the production environment.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure clean, inclusion-free lamination and accurate documentation.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work orders, process specifications, and instructions.
- Problem-solving skills to inspect components and determine whether they meet quality requirements for lamination.
- Experience working with composite materials and layup processes.
- Ability to work reliably on a structured first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- At least 6 months of prior production or layup experience preferred.
- Experience with composite materials and layup, including hand layup techniques.
- Familiarity with bagging processes used in composite production.
- Comfort using hand tools and layup tools in a production environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment with established cleanliness standards.
- Willingness to assist and train fellow employees as needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company, customer, and personnel information.
- Strong work ethic, including punctuality and consistent attendance.
- Ability to adapt to additional tasks such as machining and assembly when assigned.
Why Work Here?You join a stable production environment that values precision, cleanliness, and teamwork. The facility offers a consistent first-shift schedule to support work-life balance and provides a climate-controlled, clean room setting that en