Varstaff is searching for the following Technician for a contract-to-hire role. You will play a direct part in the assembly and test of an industry leading heavy lift payload rocket.
B shift hours are 4 pm - 2:30 am, Mon. - Thu.
Level III, $46.20/hr with OT 1.5x rate. Per Diem Tax split if qualify.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engine components
- Hydrostatic and Pneumatic proof/leak testing
- 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 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:
- 8+ 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.
