Aircraft/Precision Assembly Technician
Kent, WA
Contracted
Mid Level
Job Title: Aircraft/Precision Assembly Technician
Duration: 06 months with possible extension
Location: Kent, WA 98032
Pay rate A Shift: $42/hr
Pay rate C Shift: $46.62/hr
Shift A: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm
Shift C: Fri/Sat/Sun (5:00AM to 6:00PM)Job Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirement:
Must be physically able to:
Desired:
Duration: 06 months with possible extension
Location: Kent, WA 98032
Pay rate A Shift: $42/hr
Pay rate C Shift: $46.62/hr
Shift A: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm
Shift C: Fri/Sat/Sun (5:00AM to 6:00PM)Job Responsibilities:
- Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engine’s components
- Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards
- Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
- Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
- Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
- Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
- Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Minimum Requirement:
- Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- 3-5+ years of experience in precision assembly
- Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly and fastener installation
- Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints
- Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment
- Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields
- Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- 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
Must be physically able to:
- Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
- Lift and carry 25 lbs
Desired:
- Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and vehicle integration
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace or related fields
- A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
- Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
- Experience with 3D measurement tools and Spatial analyzer/Verisurf software
- Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
- Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
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