Senior Composite Technician

Carson Helicopters Inc; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carson Helicopters, Inc. in Perkasie, PA is seeking a Senior Composite Technician with 10+ years of hands-on experience to support advanced composite manufacturing and prototyping. This role emphasizes wet layup and prepreg processes within a fast-paced, aerospace-influenced environment.

The successful candidate will interpret drawings, support prototype builds, and ensure traceability and quality in regulated settings, with preference for autoclave/oven curing experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in composite fabrication.
• Strong experience with wet layup and prepreg systems.
• Experience prototyping or low-rate production in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Execute composite fabrication including wet layup and prepregs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and laminate schedules.
• Support prototype development, tooling and first article builds.
• Perform trimming, bonding and finishing to tight tolerances.
• Assist engineering in process development and optimization.
• Maintain quality standards per regulated industry requirements.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Wet layup

Prepreg systems

Drawings interpretation

Vacuum bagging

Curing processes

Traceability

Tools

Oven/Autoclave

Job description

Job Title: Senior Composite Technician (10+ Years Experience)

Location: Perkasie, PA

Company: Carson Helicopters, Inc.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Composite Technician with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience to support advanced composite manufacturing and prototyping efforts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment and has deep expertise in both wet layup and prepreg composite processes. Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace or aviation is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute composite fabrication processes including wet layup, vacuum bagging, and prepreg layups
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and laminate schedules
• Support prototype development, tooling, and first article builds
• Perform trimming, bonding, and finishing operations to tight tolerances
• Assist engineering teams in process development and optimization
• Maintain quality standards consistent with regulated industry requirements
• Document work and ensure traceability where required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in composite fabrication
• Strong experience with both wet layup and prepreg systems
• Demonstrated experience in prototyping or low-rate initial production environments
• Ability to work from technical drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with vacuum bagging techniques and curing processes (oven/autoclave preferred)
• High attention to detail and workmanship standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or other regulated industries (FAA, ISO, etc.)
• Familiarity with structural composite repairs and inspection techniques
• Experience working with large or complex composite structures
• Knowledge of material systems (epoxies, resins, core materials such as foam/honeycomb)
• Experience with tooling fabrication and mold making

Work Environment

• Hands-on manufacturing environment with advanced composite materials and processes
• Collaboration with engineering and production teams on cutting-edge projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth within a specialized aerospace manufacturing environment