Aerospace Composite Lamination Technician

HEICO; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO is seeking a Composite Technician to produce parts and assemblies for aerospace and UAV lines. You will laminate prepregs, operate ovens and presses, demold, and prepare molds for repeated layups in a clean room environment.

You will interpret engineering drawings, follow schedules, and collaborate with engineering to improve lamination processes while ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience laminating advanced composite materials.
• Knowledge of releases, prepreg, resins, composite bagging, adhesives, and curing presses.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-management and vendors.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience.
• Fabricate composite molds and parts to meet customer specifications.
• Take personal responsibility for workmanship and productivity.
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction.
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Laminate composite materials into aluminum molds per specifications and layup schedules.
• Operate industrial ovens and hydraulic heated presses per cure cycle specs.
• Demold cured parts and clean/prepare molds between layups.
• Cut and trim composites and assist in developing new patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve lamination processes.
• Measure, mix, and apply resins and adhesives by weight or volume.
• Maintain a clean, organized, FOD-compliant work environment.
• Read technical drawings and lamination schedules relevant to tasks.
• Adhere to safety protocols and report deviations or nonconformances.

Skills

Composite fabrication techniques

Engineering drawings interpretation

Collaborative problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

HEICO is seeking a Composite Technician to produce parts and assemblies for aerospace and UAV lines. You will laminate prepregs, operate ovens and presses, demold, and prepare molds for repeated layups in a clean room environment.

You will interpret engineering drawings, follow schedules, and collaborate with engineering to improve lamination processes while ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.