Aerospace Composite Lamination Technician

heico; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO seeks a Composite Technician to produce parts and assemblies for aerospace and UAV projects at our Hood River, Oregon facility. You will laminate prepreg epoxy resins with carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and quartz fibers, follow strict layup schedules, and operate ovens and presses to cure materials.

You will read engineering drawings and lamination schedules, maintain cleanroom and FOD-compliant work areas, and collaborate with engineering to improve processes and material usage while

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have experience working with 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 required.
• 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 in accordance with engineering specifications and layup schedules
• Operate industrial ovens and hydraulic heated presses in accordance with cure cycle specifications and equipment operating procedures
• Demold cured composite parts and thoroughly clean, inspect, and prepare molds between layup cycles to ensure consistent part quality and mold longevity
• Manually cut and trim composite materials using patterns and templates, and assist in developing new patterns to optimize material usage and layup efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering to develop, document, and continuously improve lamination processes and layup procedures
• Accurately measure, mix, and apply resins and adhesives by weight or volume per material specifications and process documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-compliant work environment at all times, adhering to company policy and tool control standards
• Read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, lamination schedules, and engineering documentation relevant to assigned tasks
• Adhere to all company procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards, and proactively communicate any process deviations or nonconformances

Skills

Composite fabrication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

HEICO seeks a Composite Technician to produce parts and assemblies for aerospace and UAV projects at our Hood River, Oregon facility. You will laminate prepreg epoxy resins with carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and quartz fibers, follow strict layup schedules, and operate ovens and presses to cure materials.

You will read engineering drawings and lamination schedules, maintain cleanroom and FOD-compliant work areas, and collaborate with engineering to improve processes and material usage while