Composite Technician
Location: Holland, MI
Shift: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Monday–Thursday
Pay: $22.00–$35.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Shift: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Monday–Thursday
Pay: $22.00–$35.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Job Summary
We're looking for a detail-oriented Composite Technician to join an innovative advanced composites manufacturing team. In this role, you'll work with high-performance materials, including carbon fiber prepreg, to fabricate precision composite components from mold preparation through final assembly. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, enjoys hands-on technical work, and is committed to producing high-quality products. Previous composite manufacturing experience is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Composite Technician, your core responsibilities will include:
- Mold Preparation & Handling: Inspect molds for cleanliness, damage, and wear, apply release agents, safely remove molds and cured parts from ovens or autoclaves, and carefully demold finished components.
- Composite Lamination: Follow laminate schedules and work instructions while verifying material type, ply orientation, and ply count. Perform precise layups and debulk between layers to ensure proper consolidation.
- Vacuum Bagging & Cure Operations: Build leak-free vacuum bags, inspect bag integrity, load parts into ovens or autoclaves, and execute cure cycles according to specifications.
- Post-Cure Finishing: Mix and label solvents, paints, and finishing materials while maintaining proper inventory and storage practices.
- Assembly & Inspection: Assemble composite components and hardware, inspect parts for defects such as delamination, wrinkles, voids, broken fibers, and foreign object inclusion, and report quality concerns to the Production Manager.
- Packaging & Shipping: Prepare completed components for packaging and shipment according to customer purchase orders.
In addition, you will maintain a clean and organized work area, follow all process documentation, and support continuous improvement efforts while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and laminate schedules.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely lift and handle large molds and composite parts.
- Willingness to learn advanced composite manufacturing processes through on-the-job training.
Skills
- Composite Fabrication: Experience with composite layup and fabrication techniques preferred.
- Vacuum Bagging & Cure Operations: Familiarity with vacuum bagging and autoclave or oven curing processes preferred.
- Quality Inspection: Ability to identify defects including delamination, wrinkles, voids, broken fibers, bridging, porosity, resin-rich areas, blisters, and matrix cracks.
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Attention to Detail: Commitment to producing precision components that meet quality standards.
- Teamwork & Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with production team members and communicate quality concerns.
- Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and safely handle large parts and molds.
- Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
- Ability to work safely in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Why Join Us?
Join a family-owned, woman-led company built on faith, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. You'll work with cutting-edge composite materials and technologies while building mission-critical components for top-tier clients. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialized skills through hands-on training while growing your career in advanced manufacturing.
Workbox Staffing Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Hire-in Opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental
- Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer
Let's go to work! Apply online today and let's DO GOOD together!
