Aviation Technician

Aviation Integration Technician

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Salary: $46.20/hr

Industry: Aerospace/Manufacturing

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

Shift: Monday to Friday 2:30PM to 10:30PM

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• 5-8+ 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:

• 5-10 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.
• Military 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

Keywork Searchstring: Rocket, Assembly, Aerospace Technician, A&P Mechanic, Mechanical, Production, Manufacture, Space Flight,

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