[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Heico jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Heico · Vista, CA # Senior Composite Technician Vista, California, United States Full-time Senior individual contributor Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Heico’s official careers site. Listed as of November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Heico’s careers site →](https://myjobs.adp.com/heico/cx/job-details?reqId=5001121997806) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Heico](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/) / Senior Composite Technician ## Job description SENIOR COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN ### JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT: SENIOR COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME Position Summary: The Senior Composite Technician plays a critical role in the fabrication, assembly, and development of advanced composite structures. This position leads by example in executing hands-on work, training junior technicians, supporting engineering in new product development, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing processes. The Senior Composite Technician is a key team leader on assigned projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation in composite manufacturing. ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the fabrication and assembly of composite parts using various layups, bonding, and curing techniques (e.g., pre-preg, vacuum bagging, autoclave, oven cure). Train and mentor technicians on composite processes, tooling, safety practices, and quality standards. Collaborate closely with engineering and R&D teams during prototype and new product development phases. Identify and resolve technical issues in 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. Lead by example in adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. Support project planning and resource coordination with supervisors and production leads. Always be aware of FOD & Tool control Continuously demonstrate 5S Application Adheres to the highest practicable safety and housekeeping standards. Other duties as assigned ## Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) U.S. Person status required do to export control High School Diploma or GED preferred - 12 years of Composite manufacturing experience - Strong organizational skills - Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship - Must be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English Capable of doing simple mathematical calculations - Must be well organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Must 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 Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may have to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Vista, California, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Heico’s careers site →](https://myjobs.adp.com/heico/cx/job-details?reqId=5001121997806) ## Hiring at Heico - Open jobs: 277 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Heico jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Heico ### [CNC Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/e55d060a8b2d57fc4dd8/) Vista, California, United States ### [Experienced Quality Inspector - Aerospace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/49828bcbe6a5ad9e80fb/) Vista, California, United States ### [Production Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/a5204ff8372a8b833c61/) Vista, California, United States ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/220e7e750ae136e2030b/) Vista, California, United States ### [Aircraft Bench Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/93819eac4763c1938987/) Edgewood, New York, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Composite Trainee - 4X10 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e0dac569af9e8632cd64/) Lockheed Martin · Palmdale, CA ### [ADP Composite Fabrication Completion Supv - L3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/92dba0a5f2f7e51ed10f/) Lockheed Martin · Palmdale, CA ### [Composite Assembler I - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/727c5b5f0b119786b2c9/) Eaton · Westminster, Maryland, USA ### [Composite Assembler I - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/f74529232e03b24dcde3/) Eaton · Westminster, Maryland, USA ### [Composite Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/641ffaad45b772652460/) AIRBUS · Kinston, NC OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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