Production Technician II Winchester, Virginia

Hevendrones Ltd.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Heven AeroTech is seeking a Production Technician II to perform independent structural assembly and composite tasks in Winchester, Virginia. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety protocols.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing and a strong mechanical aptitude. Heven offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, composites, or mechanical fabrication.
• Ability to read engineering drawings independently.
• Experience using torque tools and controlled fastening.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural assembly and mechanical integration independently.
• Install propulsion, structural, and system components.
• Support line balance and throughput targets.

Skills

Experience reading engineering drawings

Strong mechanical aptitude

Experience in aerospace

Torque tools usage

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

Title: Production Technician II

Company: Heven AeroTech

Location: Winchester, Virginia

FLSA: Non-Exempt

About Our Company: At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. We know that great organizations are built by extraordinary teams. That’s why we invest in your professional growth, offering robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a clear pathway for advancement. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact.

Role Summary

The Production Technician II – UAS Assembly & Composites performs independent structural assembly, system integration, and composite fabrication tasks within a quality-controlled manufacturing environment. This role supports production stability, throughput performance, and configuration discipline as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural assembly and mechanical integration independently.
• Install propulsion, structural, and system components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and digital work instructions.
• Perform composite layups, bonding, trimming, and finishing tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and discipline in composite areas.
• Support line balance and throughput targets.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor build issues.
• Cross-train across multiple production stations.
• Ensure builds match approved baseline revisions.
• Record work accurately in ERP/MES.
• Support traceability requirements.
• Follow composite and manufacturing safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 2–5 years of experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, composites, or mechanical fabrication.
• Experience reading engineering drawings independently.
• Experience using torque tools and controlled fastening.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift) while performing assembly and composite fabrication tasks on a production floor.
• Frequent use of hands and fine motor skills for precision assembly, composite layup, trimming, bonding, sanding, and finishing operations.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials, tooling, and aircraft components up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and sustained hand/arm movements associated with composite fabrication, including cutting, sanding, and tool operation.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and working in confined or limited-access areas within aircraft structures or tooling fixtures.
• Close visual acuity required for detailed inspection of composite surfaces, fiber alignment, bonding quality, and adherence to technical drawings and work instructions, including color differentiation when required.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to composite materials, resins, adhesives, and dust, requiring consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, gloves, eye protection, and ESD protection.

Benefits Overview

Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.