Senior Composite Technician

HEICO•Vista, CA

11d

About The Position

The Senior Composite Technician leads hands-on fabrication and assembly of advanced composite structures and serves as a team leader on assigned projects. The role trains and mentors junior technicians, supports engineering and R&D during prototype and new product development, and troubleshoots complex manufacturing processes. The position helps ensure quality, efficiency, safety, and innovation in composite manufacturing while supporting project planning and resource coordination with supervisors and production leads. Work takes place in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The work environment is usually loud.

Requirements

U.S. Person status is required due to export control.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
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 in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and deadline-driven environment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the management team.
Regular ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
May occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Regular manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.

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 on 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.
Maintain awareness of FOD and tool control.
Continuously demonstrate 5S application.
Adhere to the highest practicable safety and housekeeping standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.