Assembly, Integration, & Test Technician

Description

The Assembly Integration & Test Technician will be responsible for performing mechanical assembly of components into large rocket structures per NASA standards verified using Laser Tracker precision measurement. Performs fit-up and hand drilling using jigs and templates. Install fasteners including bolts, screws and hi-Loks. Applies touch-up paint and stencil paint using hand-held equipment. Measures parts and assemblies using standard and Leica laser measurement equipment utilizing Spatial Analyzer Software including scales, tape measures, calipers, and laser trackers. Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Works as a team member and independently as required.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of internal materials and process specifications through a working knowledge of industry standards and a wide range of composite manufacturing trends
• Assists in the implementation of composite process development and production transition planning that meets quality, production rate, startup time, and margin requirements
• Must apply knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling, process of composite materials while working to develop or improve composite manufacturing processes
• Complete all planning paperwork throughout the production process
• Helps monitor inventories and supplies to ensure correct usage
• Understand process and quality procedures and communicate them to other team members
• Communicate with supervisors, managers and quality about issues effecting quality of productivity
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

• Candidate must possess a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Candidate must have at least three (3) years of experience
• Candidate must be able to read and interpreting drawings, GD&T specifications, and 3-D solid models.
• Candidate must be able to populate inspection reports to AS9102 standards or general inspection reports.
• Candidate must have Computer Skills such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience with hand tools including drills, saws, grinders, wrenches, and screw drivers
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings/documents such as operating instructions, work instructions, and blueprint data
• Candidate must be able to regularly climb stairs or ladders and perform work on lifts and platforms at heights of 40 feet
• Candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Candidate Must work Nights Plus Non Standard Work Week

• Experience in an AS9100 Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience working with composites following standard industry practices, performing layups and repairs
• Previous work experience in the Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment
• Operational experience with Leica AT960, AT403, or ATS600 while using Spatial Analyzer Software