Thermal Coating Applicator

Applicator

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Salary: $38.85/hr

Industry: Aerospace/Manufacturing

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

Shift: Friday to Sunday, 6am to 6:30pm with OT available (additional shifts also available)

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.

2+ years of experience in aerospace thermal protection applications

Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding, RTV bonding of TPS, ablative TPS materials, foam insulation applications, pressure sensitive adhesive applications, vacuum bagging, thermal blankets, applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, adhesives, and other special finishes

Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling

Must be able to be respirator qualified

Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment displaying strong work ethic with close attention to detail

Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures

Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas. Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs

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:

5+ Years of experience working with aerospace thermal protection systems or coatings

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

Demonstrated success as a hands-on technical leader

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

Experience in new product development and qualification processes.

Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification. Demonstrated success as a hands-on technical leader

Work effectively 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 mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving

Intense curiosity for understanding the details of the client s business and how to optimize it.

Responsibilities:

Application of thermal protection systems (TPS) onto rocket flight hardware

Performing surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, and vacuum bagging of large structures

Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealants, primers, RTV adhesives, solvents, foam insulation, and consumable materials

Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement

Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects

Ability to support scheduled work shift, overtime, and weekends if/when vital. Must be able to work A, B, C, or D shift.

Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission.

EOE/ADA

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