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:
  • 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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