Senior Composite Technician

HEICO Corporation•Vista, CA

15h

About The Position

The Senior Composite Technician plays a critical role in fabricating, assembling, and developing advanced composite structures. The role leads hands-on work, trains junior technicians, supports engineering in new product development, and troubleshoots complex manufacturing processes. As a key team leader on assigned projects, the technician helps ensure quality, efficiency, and innovation in composite manufacturing. The position is full-time and non-exempt, and reports to the Production Manager. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, electrical-shock risk, and usually loud noise. The role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds may be required.

Requirements

U.S. Person status is required due to export control.
12 years of composite manufacturing experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Ability to verbally communicate, read, and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to be well organized and flexible and to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the management team.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead fabrication and assembly of composite parts using layup, bonding, and curing techniques, including pre-preg, vacuum bagging, autoclave, and oven cure.
Train and mentor technicians in composite processes, tooling, safety practices, and quality standards.
Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams during prototype and new product development.
Identify and resolve technical issues involving manufacturing processes, tooling, and part quality.
Maintain detailed documentation of process improvements, deviations, and lessons learned.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer specifications.
Provide input on process optimization, tooling design, and material selection.
Model adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Support project planning and resource coordination with supervisors and production leads.
Remain aware of FOD and tool control.
Continuously demonstrate 5S application.
Adhere to the highest practicable safety and housekeeping standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.