Structures Technician III (3310)

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble, and test New Glenn (GS1) First Stage & Second Stage structure.
• Set up new production work areas, including tooling and equipment.
• Assist with the transition from development to production, including the first articles.
• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of 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.
• Set up and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, 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
• 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.
• 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.

 Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing & aerospace structures (Sheetmetal) 
• Experience in Drilling Aluminum, Composite & Titanium structures
• Experience in at least one of the following is required: Heavy (Primary Structures drilling experience) (Secondary Structures drilling experience)
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications, and understand 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.
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas.
• Work at Heights on work stands and in lifts.
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting items up to 35 lbs.
• 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:

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field or (Airframe License).
• 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 structures.
• 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 50 lbs.
• Military experience