Build the Future of Flight – Join Us as a Composite Technician

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a skilled and motivated Composite Technician for a full-time, 12-month consultant opportunity in Tukwila, WA. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, take pride in precision craftsmanship, and want to contribute to next-generation aerospace innovation, this is your chance to make an impact in a cutting-edge laboratory environment.

In this role, you’ll support composite material development and structural bonding projects that help shape the future of aviation. Your work will directly contribute to high-performance aerospace components through fabrication, testing, assembly, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

As a Composite Technician, you will play an essential role in laboratory operations and composite manufacturing processes by:

• Preparing tools, materials, and work areas for composite fabrication projects

• Performing prepreg lay-up, bonding, machining, and assembly tasks

• Conducting mechanical testing and documenting results

• Taking technical photographs for records, inspections, and reporting

• Using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and specialized lab equipment safely and effectively

• Reading and following visual aids, work instructions, engineering drawings, and process specifications

• Supporting team communication and coordinating daily workflow priorities

• Participating in lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives

• Maintaining strict adherence to engineering standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements

• Remaining flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic lab environment

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to troubleshoot minor hardware and software issues independently

• Experience following detailed work instructions or interpreting engineering drawings

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school education or technical training

• Associate degree or related advanced education

• 1+ years of related hands-on experience

• Experience with prepreg lay-up, bonding, mechanical testing, machining, or assembly

• Aerospace, composites, or laboratory experience preferred

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that drive innovation and industry leadership. When you join this team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay Starting at  $32 per hour

• Consistent Monday–Friday first shift schedule

• Hands-on experience with advanced aerospace composite technologies

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative laboratory environment

• Exposure to industry-leading engineering processes and innovation

• A workplace culture focused on teamwork, safety, growth, and continuous improvement

Position Details

• Job Title: Composite Technician

• Location: Tukwila, WA

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Pay Rate Starting at : $32 per hour

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months)

Ready to Shape the Future of Aerospace?

If you’re ready to bring your technical skills, craftsmanship, and drive for excellence to an exciting aviation opportunity, apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help build what’s next in flight.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

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