Composite Technician: Aerospace Precision Fabrication

Applied Aerospace and Defense - White Salmon; White Salmon (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in White Salmon, WA, seeks a Composite Technician to fabricate and finish high-performance composite parts for aerospace applications. The role involves layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and inspection with precision and adherence to aerospace requirements.

You will work with pre-preg materials in a controlled environment, interpret technical instructions, and deliver parts that meet demanding tolerances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of composite manufacturing or advanced fabrication experience.
• Expertise in carbon fiber pre-preg layup, vacuum processing, trimming, bonding, and finishing.
• Familiarity with machining, tooling preparation, or autoclave/oven operations.
• Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions and maintain aerospace-level quality standards.
• Proficiency with measurement instruments and documentation of inspection results.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or composite certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise layup and lamination of composite materials using both hand and automated techniques.
• Perform advanced rolling of composite tubing with power-driven table roll systems, ensuring alignment, ply orientation, and structural integrity.
• Conduct cello-wrapping, vacuum bagging, and controlled curing in ovens and presses to achieve engineered specifications.
• Remove, de-tool, and prepare finished parts, ensuring zero-defect quality.
• Perform detailed finishing operations: trimming, bonding, machining, and inspection using precision tools and gauges.
• Support tooling preparation, maintenance, and fabrication for continuous production flow.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve process efficiency, material performance, and part consistency.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safety-focused work environments that reflect the precision of our products.
• Uphold company standards for craftsmanship, documentation, and production quality that align with aerospace requirements.

Skills

Layup

Vacuum processing

Finishing

Machining

Inspection docs

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autoclave operations

Machining tools

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in White Salmon, WA, seeks a Composite Technician to fabricate and finish high-performance composite parts for aerospace applications. The role involves layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and inspection with precision and adherence to aerospace requirements.

You will work with pre-preg materials in a controlled environment, interpret technical instructions, and deliver parts that meet demanding tolerances.