Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

2 months ago

Merritt Island, Florida, United States Varstaff Full time

Job Summary:

Varstaff is seeking a skilled Technician to join our team in Merritt Island. This is a contract to hire role that requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engine components.
  • Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic proof/leak testing.
  • Assemble structural components to aerospace standards.
  • Collaborate 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 with focus and attention to detail.
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other relevant fields.
  • Experience working directly with solenoid, poppet, check, or ball valves.
  • Experience with sealing interfaces in cryogenic systems, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and/or Helium desired.
  • Experience with fluid system fill, bleed, assembly, and purge operations.
  • Experience working in a product design, manufacturing, construction, laser lab, prototyping, or machine shop environment.
  • Experience with precision assembly processes that utilize LN2 or other freezing agents, vacuum ovens, or other expansion agents, shrink fits, interference fits, and running fits.
  • Experience with safety critical systems.
  • Ability to set and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and optical measuring instruments.
  • Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment.
  • Experience with 5S, FOD, and lean principles.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
  • Ability to document and maintain accurate records and strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints.
  • Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Work schedule may vary based on hardware, delivery, and schedule requirements.
  • Ability to remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary).
  • 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.

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