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Lay up Technician needed in South Houston
Pay: $20-26 DOE
Lay-Up Technician is a hands-on role, whose primary responsibility is performing a wide variety of composite layup, vacuum bagging, mold inspection and leak checks. This role ensures adherence to strict quality standards by following engineered specifications, work instructions, lay-up schemes to successfully yield a conforming product.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
o Perform hand layup of composite materials, including prepregs, fabrics, adhesives, and films to assemble multi-piece and complex molds to yield conforming composite structures
o Preparation of molds and tools for layup process, to include application of sealants and release agents
o Ensure proper fiber orientation, ply sequence, material placement, and part configuration
o Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and preparation for curing processes including leak checks
o Verify thermocouples are in good working condition
o Maintain material handling controls, including freezer life, out-time tracking, and cleanliness requirements
o Inspect work for conformity to specifications prior to cure
o Complete required manufacturing and quality documentation
o Support rework and continuous improvement activities
o May assist with composite oven processing or autoclave operation, including final demolding of parts after curing
o Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality system requirements
o Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE usage and handling hazardous materials (resins)
o Adhere to all safety regulations and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention policies
Qualifications & Experience:
o Education:
o High school diploma or GED required.
o Experience:
o 1-3 years prior experience in composite layup, aerospace manufacturing, or related field preferred
o Skills:
o High attention to detail
o Ability to read and interpret work instructions and relevant documentation
o Hand dexterity/coordination: Job requires a lot of specific finger movements and hand layup techniques
o Understanding of composite materials, fiber orientation, and lamination techniques preferred
o Ability to work in controlled environments, including PPE requirements
o Basic math and measurement skills
o Personal Attributes:
o Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.
o Emotionally aware and accountable.
o Understands personal limits and seeks help when appropriate.
o Willingness to attempt problem-solving independently before escalating.
o High ethical standards and integrity.
o Team-oriented with strong relationship-building skills.
o Comfortable holding others accountable.
o Clear understanding of role responsibilities and boundaries.
o Proactive, dependable, and adaptable.
o Results-driven mindset.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
o The employee is frequently required to stand for an extended period of time.
o Walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
o The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
LSI Staffing is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact our HR department at (316) 262-0162.