Assembly Production Technician - Hood River, OR

Assembly Production Technician - Hood River, OR HEICO United States, Oregon, Hood River May 12, 2026 Back Assembly Production Technician #26-561 Hood River, Oregon, United States X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Company Decavo, LLC Employment Status Full-Time Career Level Entry Level Job Description Role Summary Assembly Technicians will be assembling composite parts for the aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and other product line industries that are developed at our facility. The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling or repairing composite parts, often using adhesives and hand tools and following engineering drawings and specifications. The Assembly Technician plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process by ensuring that the parts are properly aligned, assembled and meet quality standards. Duties & Responsibilities Assembling finished composite components using various techniques. Proficiently using hand and power tools. Bonding small and/or intricate parts to composite components. Applying sealants and gaskets to composite assemblies. Interpreting technical drawings and diagrams to understand assembly requirements. Inspecting components and finished products for defects, ensuring quality control throughout the assembly process. Maintaining accurate records of work performed. Collaborating with department lead and engineers to resolve technical issues during assembly. Keeping a clean and organized workspace. Proposing and advising on continuous improvement of assembly processes. Skills & Knowledge Meticulous attention to detail & ability to follow detailed instructions. Good hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate small parts & tools. Troubleshooting skills to resolve issues that arise during the assembly process. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, both orally and written, and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to take direction & work with minimal oversight. Strong mechanical aptitude.

Working Conditions Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Equipment Operated:

Special hand tools, production ovens, ladders and mechanical stands.

Work Location:

Open shop environment.

Protective Equipment Required:

Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and respirators. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High School Diploma or GED. 2 years experience with composite materials and bonding processes, preferred. Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required. Requirements Skills & Knowledge Meticulous attention to detail & ability to follow detailed instructions. Good hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate small parts & tools. Troubleshooting skills to resolve issues that arise during the assembly process. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, both orally and written, and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to take direction & work with minimal oversight. Strong mechanical aptitude.

Working Conditions Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Equipment Operated:

Special hand tools, production ovens, ladders and mechanical stands.

Work Location:

Open shop environment.

Protective Equipment Required:

Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and respirators. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High School Diploma or GED. 2 years experience with composite materials and bonding processes, preferred. Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required. Role Summary Assembly Technicians will be assembling composite parts for the aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and other product line industries that are developed at our facility. The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling or repairing composite parts, often using adhesives and hand tools and following engineering drawings and specifications. The Assembly Technician plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process by ensuring that the parts are properly aligned, assembled and meet quality standards. Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembling finished composite components using various techniques.
• Proficiently using hand and power tools.
• Bonding small and/or intricate parts to composite components.
• Applying sealants and gaskets to composite assemblies.
• Interpreting technical drawings and diagrams to understand assembly requirements.
• Inspecting components and finished products for defects, ensuring quality control throughout the assembly process.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Collaborating with department lead and engineers to resolve technical issues during assembly.
• Keeping a clean and organized workspace.
• Proposing and advising on continuous improvement of assembly processes. Skills & Knowledge
• Meticulous attention to detail & ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate small parts & tools.
• Troubleshooting skills to resolve issues that arise during the assembly process.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take direction & work with minimal oversight.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Equipment Operated:

Special hand tools, production ovens, ladders and mechanical stands.

Work Location:

Open shop environment.

Protective Equipment Required:

Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and respirators. Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years experience with composite materials and bonding processes, preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required.