Aerospace Technician - Coatings and Thermal Protection Systems II (C

Position Title: Aerospace Technician - Coatings and Thermal Protection Systems II (C shift)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting TPS Technician opportunity with our client in Merritt Island, FL.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the manufacture of thermal protection systems (TPS) through multiple processes including adhesive bonding, heat cleaning, water proofing, CNC quilting, material processing, inspection, and packaging.

Perform surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, material selection and preparation.

Adhering to operational requirements, methods, and sequences of operation to be followed in operating CNC machinery and CO2 lasers and in the required maintenance of process equipment.

Read and quickly develop a full understanding of work instructions, records data bases, and process specifications controlling the manufacturing processes.

Perform tasks assigned in the manufacturing processes while maintaining strict adherence to process specifications and work instructions.

Complete all process qualifications required for the position in a timely manner.

Continuous personal efforts toward maintaining the safety, 5s and FOD controls, quality, and process improvement.

Maintain a positive attitude in difficult or stressful situations.

Personal commitment to build strong working relationships in support of the teamâ s efforts to achieve goals set before them.

Ability and willingness to work in environment with safely controlled exposure to solvents, chemicals, and respiratory hazards, wearing and maintaining safe use of respirators, PAPRS and protective gloves and clothing.

Commitment to work 1st, 2nd, or set weekend shift and overtime as required. This position will also require ability to work shift rotations when specified to meet schedule and may require off site travel for up to 30-day periods.

Job Qualifications:

3+ Years of experience working with aerospace thermal protection systems.

Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or other manufacturing environment with strict quality and configuration controls.

Proven expertise in one or more of the following: two part RTV bonding, operation of CNC machinery, CO2 Lasers, chemical spray mixing and application, vacuum infusion, automated systems operation and troubleshooting, and Hazardous waste treatment and handling.

Experience applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, and adhesives.

Must be able to be respirator qualified.

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

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

Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs.

Desired:

Experience with fundamentals of aerospace quality inspection, and peer to peer inspection processes.

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

Experience in processing aerospace components, maintaining configuration control and documentation.

Experience in new product development and qualification processes.

Job Details:

Contract

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Pay Rate: $38.85/hr

ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.