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Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts

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Marina, CAFull-time$18–32/hrPosted 6mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–32/hr
Location
Marina, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Ability To Become Forklift, Crane, Or Equipment Certified

Job overview

XWING is hiring a Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts. Joby Aviation seeks an experienced and motivated Hand Lay up Technician to fabricate composite parts, ensuring proper ply orientation, consolidation, and quality while reading technical drawings, using hand tools, and performing vacuum bagging in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Key focus areas include Perform tooling prep operations in preparation for lamination, Prepare and organize composite materials in preparation for lamination, and Apply composite materials onto molds or tooling surfaces using techniques like hand layup or automated processes.

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma Or GED Equivalent, Experience In Fast-Paced, Time Sensitive Environments, and Continuous Standing, Squatting, Bending, Pulling, Twisting, And Lifting Throughout Workday. Important skills include Hand Layup, Vacuum Bagging, Curing Operations, Tooling Prep Operations, Composite Materials Preparation, and Apply Composite Materials. Preferred (not required): Working In Regulated Manufacturing Environment, High-Volume Production Environment, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S Environments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand LayupVacuum BaggingCuring OperationsTooling Prep OperationsComposite Materials PreparationApply Composite MaterialsPly OrientationPly ThicknessMaterial ConsolidationInterpret Engineering DrawingsInterpret SpecificationsBasic Computer SkillsDocumentationRecord-KeepingFollowing Standardized Work InstructionsFollowing Technical RequirementsExecuting Standard ProcessesWorking in Regulated Manufacturing EnvironmentHigh-Volume Production EnvironmentLean Manufacturing5S EnvironmentsWet-Lamination Experience

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED EquivalentExperience in Fast-Paced, Time Sensitive EnvironmentsAble to Lift 50 Lbs or LessNo Known Allergies to Epoxies or Other Composites MaterialsAble to Become Certified to Wear a RespiratorAble to Walk or Stand for Extended PeriodsAble to Stoop, Bend, CrawlAble to Maneuver in Tight SpacesAbility to Become Forklift, Crane, or Equipment Certified1+ Year of Manufacturing ExperienceExperience Working in a Regulated Manufacturing EnvironmentExperience in a High-Volume Production Environment

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts Job Locations US-CA-Marina ID 2026-4734 Category Composites Manufacturing Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Hand Layup Technician. Our team’s motto is: Build Quality Parts On Time. A Hand Layup Technician is at the heart of manufacturing and fabricates parts by precisely cutting, placing, and molding composite materials. Our team ensures proper ply orientation, ply consolidation, and that quality standards are met while reading technical drawings and using hand tools. Additionally, proficiency in performing vacuum bagging and knowledge of curing operations are necessary for this role. Joby Aviation is dedicated to training and developing individuals with potential, and we are looking for apprentices who are eager to learn and grow within our company .

Shift Schedules below:

1 st shift - Monday – Thursday: 7AM- 5:30PM 2 nd shift- Monday - Thursday: 5:30PM - 4:00AM 3 rd shift -Friday - Sunday: 6AM - 6:30PM

Responsibilities Perform tooling prep operations in preparation for lamination . Prepare and organize composite materials in preparation for l amination . Apply composite materials onto molds or tooling surfaces using techniques like hand layup or automated processes. Ensure proper ply orientation, ply thickness, and material consolidation is achieve d. Proficiency in vacuum bagging techniques for composite layup operations . Interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Basic use of computer s for documentation and record-keeping purposes . Required HS Diploma or GED Equivalent Experience working in fast-paced, time sensitive environments Demonstrated abilities following standardized work instructions, technical requirements, and executing standard processes. Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping purposes. Continuous standing, squatting, bending, pulling, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Lifting of 50 lbs. or less Must wear PPE when required . Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials and able to become certified to wear a respirator. Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods. Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces Ability to become forklift, crane, or equipment certified Desired 1+ year of manufacturing experience or applicable wet-lamination experience Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment Experience in a high-volume production environment that relies on a well-defined process to achieve maximum efficiency. Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S environments. The target base pay for this position is $18-$32/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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