What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lamination Lead position at Composite Factory?
Why Composite Factory?
Originally established as Fibreworks Composites in 2009 by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann, we grew to become the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. In 2019, we launched Composite Factory, an AS9100 / ISO-certified sister company serving the Aerospace, Aero Structures, Aviation, Defense, and Medical industries—sectors that demand the highest levels of traceability, certification, and quality. Now fully operating under the Composite Factory name, we have united our teams, experience, and capabilities under one brand.
Rooted in motorsports, we are fully vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool-making, and production under one roof to deliver advanced Composite Structures with speed, precision, and unmatched quality. Join a team pushing the boundaries of advanced composites and building the future of the industry!
Position Overview:
The Lamination Lead will assist the Production Supervisor in organizing and maintaining efficient operations within the Lamination department. This role is responsible for overseeing daily lamination processes, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols. The Lamination Lead will train and supervise team members, assist with troubleshooting production issues, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with team members and management to ensure smooth workflow and meet production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Production Supervisor in introducing new parts and processes, providing necessary training to ensure smooth transitions.
- Supervise and train employees on Autoclave cure cycles, ensuring proper loading/unloading in compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinate with the Production Supervisor on cure cycles to maintain efficiency and consistency.
- Support material inventory control, notifying the team when materials are low and minimizing waste.
- Assist with quoting processes and track manufacturing times for new parts and molds, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Ensure adherence to operational procedures, reporting any discrepancies to the Production Supervisor.
- Reinforce the importance of following safe work practices to maintain a productive work environment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, addressing non-compliance with cleaning protocols.
- Foster a positive work environment, reporting inappropriate behaviors or violations to the Production Supervisor.
- Ensure employees wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and address violations promptly.
- Supervise GSS system processes and perform daily balancing to ensure system accuracy.
- Complete employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for their development.
- Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to suggest operational improvements and ensure optimal team performance.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in composite manufacturing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Positive, “can-do” attitude with the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in challenging situations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Availability as needed to meet production requirements and timelines.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.
Our Investment in You:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- 401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
- Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
- Discounts on select services/products
- Climate-controlled work environment
Hours of Operation:
1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays as scheduled by leadership.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Depending on the position and assigned duties, working conditions and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting
- Climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, or pulling
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials, products, tools, or equipment
- Using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job-related equipment
- Performing work that requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the handling of small parts or components
- Working around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing-related conditions
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated PPE
- Using close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus when required by the position
The specific work environment and physical requirements will depend on the essential functions of the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Composite Factory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.