Harwood Custom Composites

01/21/2026

Now Hiring in Sidney – Full-Time Composite Lay-Up Technician

Harwood Custom Composites in Victoria, BC is growing and we’re looking for someone great to join our team!
If you’re skilled with your hands, take pride in quality workmanship, and enjoy being part of a collaborative, innovative workplace — we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:
🔹 Support production with composite lay-up and assembly
🔹 Work with a variety of materials and tooling
🔹 Help ensure final parts meet high standards of fit, finish, and performance

No two days are the same here — you’ll be learning, problem-solving, and contributing to real products that matter.
Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Check out the full job details and how to apply here:

https://harwoodcomposites.com/career-opportunity-composite-lay-up-technician-in-victoria/
Let’s build something great together!

Are you interested in Aviation, Aerospace and Marine? Would you like to work a four-day week? (that’s a three-day weekend!) Would you like to work for a

08/26/2025

Ready to achieve your dream of becoming a composite layup technician near the airport in Victoria?
We want to hear from you!

Responsibilities and Accountability

Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
Mark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive and similar materials following templates, guides or specific dimensions and sequences.
Vacuum bag parts for room temperature cure.
Wet lay-up fabrication of composite materials to molds.
Assist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming and assembly as required.
Check expiration dates of materials prior to use and prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts.
Maintain records as required. Support quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and materials to storage area.
Assist in Fill and Fair parts to spec
Sanding and finishing
Qualifications

Understanding of safe workshop practices are required
1-3 years manufacturing experience [preferred]
1-3 years with layup, bonding, finishing or assembly of composites [preferred]
Highly motivated and self-directed [required]
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills [required]
Desired Skills

Interpret and use technical data to plan the sequence of work to be performed; read engineering drawings for composite structures
Working knowledge of composite processes including mold preparation, wet layup vacuum bagging, bonding, oven curing and finishing.
Work Schedule is a 4 day week of either Mon – Thurs or Tue – Fri 6am to 4:30 pm

HCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits/extended health coverage package. Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter. No telephone inquiries please. We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

$30.00 – $35.00 per hour
40hrs week
Dental Care
Disability Insurance
Extended Health Care
Life Insurance
On-site Parking
RRSP Match
Overtime Pay
Vacation Pay

Are you interested in Aviation, Aerospace and Marine? Would you like to work a four-day week? (that’s a three-day weekend!) Would you like to work for a

05/09/2025

Three new positions available near YYJ.
Join our team and launch your career!

- Shop & Production Support Specialist (Full Time) - $25-$30/hr
- Composite Finishing Technician - $25 - $30/hr
- Composite Finishing Technician & Painter - $27.50 - $32.50/hr

Learn about our 4-day workweek, benefits, and more!

Are you ready to begin a new career making custom composites for customers around the world in the aerospace industry? Or maybe you'd like to level up your

04/08/2025

🚨 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Composite Finishing Technician & Painter in Victoria, BC | $27.50-$32.50/hr

Ready for your career to take flight? At HCC, we create components for UAVs and marine drones that soar through the skies and dive to ocean depths!

✅ 3-DAY WEEKENDS (4-day work week)
✅ Health benefits after 3 months
✅ RRSP benefits after 1 year
✅ Work with cutting-edge composite materials

Join our team at Victoria Airport and make your mark on parts flying worldwide!
Apply now: https://harwoodcomposites.com/composite-finishing-technician-painter/

Wage: $27.50-$32.50 /hr

02/26/2025

🛠️ NOW HIRING: Composite Lay-up Technician in Victoria, BC! 🛠️

Looking for a career change with MORE WEEKENDS? We're offering a 4-DAY WORK WEEK (that's a 3-day weekend, every weekend!) plus competitive pay ($30-$35/hour) and excellent benefits!

About the Role:
You'll be working with composite materials for aviation, aerospace, and marine applications in a small, team-oriented company where your skills matter.

The Perks:
- 4-day work week (Mon-Thurs OR Tues-Fri, 6am-4:30pm)
- $30-$35/hour + overtime pay
- Extended health, dental, disability & life insurance
- RRSP matching
- On-site parking
- Growth opportunities

What We're Looking For:

- Workshop safety knowledge
- Manufacturing experience (1-3 years preferred)
- Experience with composites (preferred)
- Self-motivated team players with great communication skills

Don't let this opportunity fly by! Your work will be part of projects that soar through skies and sail across seas.
Upload your resume and cover letter to apply. (No phone calls please): https://harwoodcomposites.com/career-opportunity-composite-lay-up-technician-in-victoria/

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12/16/2024

Love the innovation and inspiration of this talented club. Really looking forward to seeing what they can do to make the aerospace world a better place!
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12/16/2024

Love the innovation of this team - saving lives and land while learning. Very excited to see this club back in action!

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12/07/2024

🚀 4-Day Work Week & Cool Tech Alert! 🛠️
Want to be part of something amazing? We're crafting components for UAVs and marine drones right here in Victoria, BC! As our new Composite Finishing Technician, you'll be hands-on with cutting-edge technology while enjoying:
✅ $25-30/hour
✅ 4-day work week (3-day weekends!)
✅ Full benefits package
✅ RRSP matching
No advanced degree needed - just bring your finishing experience (automotive, marine, or composites) and enthusiasm for precision work. Join our team at Victoria Airport and help build the future!
Interested?
Apply now at:

Exciting Job Opportunity: Composite Finishing Technician

09/17/2024

🚀 Exciting News from Harwood Custom Composites! 🚀

We’re thrilled to share that Harwood Custom Composites has been recognized for making significant strides in British Columbia’s booming aerospace industry! With the sector generating $2.5 billion in annual revenue and providing 9,000 jobs, BC is truly a hub for aerospace innovation. 🌟

Thanks to a generous boost from PacifiCan, Harwood is:
📈 Scaling up to meet increasing customer demand
🔨 Investing in new equipment and materials
👷‍♀️ Hiring more staff to support our growth

As an Indigenous-owned business based in Sidney, we’re proud to contribute to and grow with this vibrant industry. Thank you for your continued support as we soar to new heights! ✈️

Read the announcement from Pacific Economic Development Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-supports-indigenous-aerospace-company-and-competitive-aerospace-sector-in-british-columbia.html

British Columbia has a vibrant aerospace sector that provides good jobs and drives economic growth. The Government of Canada has committed to helping this sector maintain that vibrancy as it builds for the future.

10/01/2023

We have a few excellent opportunities to join our team in Sidney, BC - crafting custom composites for customers around the world.
If you're interested in learning and earning with a fantastic team - check us out:

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