Vinyl Wrap Technician

Title: Vinyl Wrap Technician
Company: Heven Aerotech
Location: Winchester, VA
FLSA: Non-exempt
Reports To: Production Supervisor

About Our Company:
At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don't just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we've earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.

We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart—those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team.

Role Summary:
Bring precision craftsmanship to the front line of hydrogen-powered drone production. As a Vinyl Wrap Technician, you'll prepare surfaces and apply vinyl film to UAS airframes and components, including fuselages, wings, booms, and tails. You'll turn complex, compound-curved shapes into clean, durable, defect-free finishes that meet aerospace quality standards. Working with Production, Engineering, and Quality, you'll help define the look and protection of every aircraft that leaves our Winchester facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces (clean, degrease, and sand as needed) prior to vinyl wrap application to ensure proper adhesion
• Measure, cut, apply, and scuff vinyl film pertaining to air vehicles, panels, and irregular or compound-curved surfaces using heat guns, squeegees, and hand tools
• Wrap complex geometries — fuselage, wings, booms, tails, and other challenging contours — without tearing, bubbling, wrinkling, or lifting
• Inspect finished work for defects (bubbles, seams, lifting) and perform rework as needed
• Maintain and care for wrap tools and equipment, including heat guns, squeegees, blades, and magnets; report issues promptly
• Complete required travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain a clean, workstation and comply with FOD (foreign object debris) prevention practices; order and restock supplies as necessary
• Support first article inspections and process improvement initiatives with Engineering and Quality Control departments
• Follow all safety procedures when using blades, heat tools, and chemicals
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of hands-on experience installing vinyl wraps on vehicles or comparable surfaces
• Demonstrated ability to wrap complex, compound-curved surfaces (bumpers, mirrors, contoured panels) to a clean, professional finish
• Proficiency with heat guns, squeegees, cutting tools, and standard wrap application techniques
• Strong attention to detail, patience, and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to read Work Instructions and follow design specifications and work orders
• Ability to cross train and perform other assembly tasks as needed during times when vinyl wrapping is not needed
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• If this role requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR), applicants must also qualify as a "U.S. person" under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee).

Preferred:

• Experience wrapping complex or specialty vehicles (custom builds, commercial fleet, motorsport, or aircraft/aerospace surfaces, or other)
• Manufacturer training or certification (e.g., 3M, Avery Dennison) in vinyl wrap installation
• Experience with paint protection film (PPF) or specialty graphics application
• Portfolio demonstrating prior wrap work on complex shapes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to comply with all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods while wrapping vehicles or components
• Ability to work with hands overhead or awkward positions as needed

Benefits Overview:
Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits in protectional, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.