Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts

Joby 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis.

We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Composite Hand Lamination Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for performing composite layup operations to manufacture high-quality composite parts. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in pre‑preg ply placement on open face tooling, ply orientation and material consolidation techniques.

• Perform tooling prep operations in preparation for lamination.
• Prepare and organize composite materials in preparation for lamination.
• 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 achieved.
• Proficiency in vacuum bagging techniques for composite layup operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Basic use of computers for documentation and record‑keeping purposes.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Reliable, punctual and have dependable transportation.
• Able to verbally communicate read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of computers for documentation and record‑keeping purposes.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and inspection equipment.
• Able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs aided or unaided.
• Able to become certified to wear a respirator.
• Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials.

The target base pay for this position is $18‑$20/hour. 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.