Composite Technician

Job overview

The Composite Technician role is onsite in White Salmon, WA, and pays $18–$30 per hour. The position fabricates and finishes composite components at Applied Aerospace & Defense, whose products support aircraft and aerospace applications. The technician uses precision layup, curing, machining, and inspection processes to produce components to engineered specifications. Careful workmanship, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams support part consistency and aerospace-grade quality.

What you'll do

• Lay up and laminate composite materials using hand and automated techniques
• roll composite tubing
• perform cello-wrapping, vacuum bagging, and controlled curing
• remove and prepare finished parts
• trim, bond, machine, and inspect components
• support tooling preparation and maintenance
• collaborate with engineering and quality teams
• maintain clean, organized, safe work areas
• document production quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

composite technician

composite manufacturing

carbon fiber

fiberglass

aerospace components

vacuum bagging

curing

white salmon wa

applied aerospace and defense

$18–$30/hr

itar eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• professional growth and skill development.

Why this role

Five or more years of composite manufacturing or advanced fabrication experience; carbon-fiber pre-preg expertise; ITAR eligibility required; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, and sick leave.

About the employer

Applied Aerospace and Defense - White Salmon is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.