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