About the Role

Oak is seeking a Composites Technician with hands-on experience in wet layup, vacuum infusion, and pre-preg composite fabrication methods. This role is for someone who understands the full lifecycle of composite part production, from mold preparation to final finishing, and can deliver showroom-quality automotive-gradecomponents.

As part of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for fabricating high-quality composite parts, ensuring proper curing processes, and executing all necessary post-processing steps such as trimming, sanding, buffing, and painting. Attention to detail is critical, as our parts must meet aerospace and high-end automotive aesthetic and structural standards.

Additionally, while not a requirement, experience with part duplication—taking an existing part, refining its surface, and creating a mold to replicate it—is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Composite Fabrication & Processing

• Perform wet layup, vacuum infusion, and pre-preg composite fabrication processes to produce high-quality parts.
• Prepare and apply resins, fibers, and core materials while ensuring proper material placement.
• Handle vacuum bagging, curing, and de-molding processes.
• Monitor curing cycles and adjust as necessary to achieve optimal results.

Post-Processing & Finishing

• Trim, sand, and refine cured parts to meet tight tolerances and aesthetic requirements.
• Buff and polish parts to showroom-quality automotive finishes when applicable.
• Perform bonding, painting, and sealing as needed.

Mold Preparation & Maintenance

• Clean and prep molds for repeated layups, ensuring release agents are applied properly.
• Repair and maintain molds to ensure consistent part quality and longevity.

Additional Valued Skills (Desired but not required)

Ability to duplicate existing parts:

• Sand, bondo, and prep customer-supplied parts to create high-quality molds.
• Use those molds to manufacture composite replicas with precision.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in composite fabrication using wet layup, infusion, and pre-preg methods.
• Strong understanding of resins, fabrics (carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar), and curing cycles.
• Experience in trimming, sanding, buffing, and painting composite parts to high visual and structural standards.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Skilled at mold preparation and maintenance to ensure high-quality, defect-free parts.
• Familiarity with automotive-grade or aerospace composite standards is a plus.
• Preferred: Experience with part duplication and mold-making is a strong advantage.

Why Join Oak?

• High-Quality Work – Be part of a team that produces top-tier composite parts for aerospace, automotive, and beyond.
• Hands-On Role – Work in a modern composite shop with cutting-edge materials and techniques.
• Career Growth – Develop specialized skills in advanced composite manufacturing.
• Collaborative Culture – Join a team of experts dedicated to precision, quality, and innovation.

Ready to Join?
If you have a passion for composite craftsmanship and an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience to info@OakEandM.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Experience:

• Composite Layup: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person