Aviation Technician

Aerospace/Aviation Technician

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Salary: $35/hr

Industry: Aerospace/Manufacturing

Employment Type: 6 month assignment w/ potential for extension or conversion

Shift: Monday to Friday 5:30AM to 2:30PM

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.

2-6+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aviation, integration, or another relevant field

Experience in at least one of the following is required: fluids and tubing install, instrumentation and electrical harness routing, general Aerospace/Launch vehicle assembly

Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test procedures

Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and backgrounds

Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person

Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

3-5 years of aerospace or relate aviation integration experience including but not limited to high pressure systems, hydraulics, wire harness routing, installation of hardware, and associated brackets.

Structure experience is a plus.

Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field

Proven success as a hands-on technical leader

Work optimally with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities

Continuous improvement attitude. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving

Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it

Experience in handling large aerospace components

Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures

Experience in new product introduction

Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

Ability to lift heavy items up to 50lbs

Responsibilities:

Manufacture, assemble, and test aerospace rocket equipment according to written procedures

Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment

Assist with transition from development to production, including first articles

Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control

Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground support equipment as required

Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, height gauges and optical measuring instruments

Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency

Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD

Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and background

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas

Work at Heights on work stands and in lifts

Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs

Ability to work off-shift, extended overtime, and weekends if/when vital

Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision

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EOE/ADA

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