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 dont just believe in the power of peoplewe build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones weve 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 smartthose 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 youll prepare surfaces and apply vinyl film to UAS airframes and components including fuselages wings booms and tails. Youll turn complex compound-curved shapes into clean durable defect-free finishes that meet aerospace quality standards. Working with Production Engineering and Quality youll 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.