Vinyl Wrap Technician

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. As a Vinyl Wrap Technician, you'll prepare surfaces and apply vinyl film to UAS airframes and components, including fuselages, wings, booms, and tails.

Vinyl Wrap Technician
Winchester, VA
Pay From: $21.00 per hour

MUST:
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

DUTIES:
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.
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 Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .