Fiberglass Technician

Fiberglass Technician

Location: Portland, Oregon – On-site
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Manufacturing / Production

Join DART Aerospace

DART Aerospace is a global aerospace manufacturer specializing in mission-critical equipment and certified solutions for the helicopter and aerospace industries.

We are looking for a hands-on Fiberglass Technician to join our Portland manufacturing team. In this role, you will fabricate, assemble, lay up, trim, finish, and inspect fiberglass and composite components while working from engineering drawings, process specifications, and quality requirements.

This position is well suited to someone with experience in fiberglass, composites, laminating, infusion, finishing, or aerospace manufacturing who takes pride in producing precise, high-quality work.

What You’ll Do

As a Fiberglass Technician, you will:

• Fabricate and assemble fiberglass, composite, and related mechanical components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Perform hand lay-up and resin infusion processes for composite parts and assemblies.
• Prepare molds, materials, tools, and components for production.
• Trim, drill, sand, buff, and finish composite parts to required dimensions and surface standards.
• Measure and inspect components using measuring tapes, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and production equipment safely and accurately.
• Identify defects, dimensional issues, or quality concerns and report non-conformances when required.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Follow established manufacturing, quality, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Previous experience in fiberglass, composites, manufacturing, fabrication, or a related hands-on production environment.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform basic shop math, including fractions and metric/imperial conversions.
• Ability to work safely around machinery, chemicals, resins, adhesives, and airborne particles while using required PPE.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hands-on work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime or alternate shifts when required.

Preferred

• Experience with fiberglass hand lay-up, wet lay-up, vacuum bagging, or resin infusion.
• Experience sanding, trimming, grinding, buffing, or finishing composite parts.
• Aerospace or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience working to strict quality and traceability requirements.
• Familiarity with composite inspection or dimensional inspection techniques.
• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. Employees may work:

• Around moving machinery and production equipment.
• With fiberglass, resin systems, adhesives, solvents, and other manufacturing chemicals.
• In areas where fumes or airborne particles may be present within applicable safety limits.
• Using required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, respiratory protection, and other protective equipment where applicable.
• At heights or in restricted-access areas when required, using appropriate fall-protection equipment.

Why Join DART Aerospace

• Work on specialized aerospace products used in mission-critical applications.
• Build technical expertise in fiberglass and composite manufacturing.
• Work in a structured aerospace manufacturing environment where quality and precision matter.
• Collaborate with experienced production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Join a global aerospace organization with manufacturing operations and customers worldwide.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person