Advanced Production Technician

Lanteris Space Systems•Mountain View, CA

3d•$28 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Lanteris Space is currently seeking an Advanced Production Technician who is highly motivated and dedicated to join our Composites Technology team in Palo Alto, CA. in building spacecraft products geared towards communication satellites and next generation space products. In this role, you will manufacture Composite Components and Assemblies for internal and external Lanteris Space customers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
High school education or the equivalent plus two years technical or engineering training, including statistical techniques and technical writing
4 years of experience. A BS degree may be counted as two years of experienc
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and Composite Manufacturing Instructions (CMI’s)
Knowledge of standard shop measurement tools such as scales, dial calipers and micrometers
Experienced in the use of equipment such as hand drills, drill presses, band saws and grinders
Basic knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems
Adhesive bonding certificate
Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
Work extended hours (overtime) as required

Nice To Haves

A self-starter willing to learn composite manufacturing skills in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to learn quickly, plan, and adapt
Positive attitude and good teamwork skills
Excellent attention to details
Goal oriented; willing to take responsibility and to be held accountable
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work any shift on a flexible schedule as required

Responsibilities

Perform some complicated lay-ups
Lay-ups onto semi complex tooling, (tooling with multiple angles and/or curves) with minimum ply wrinkles and few visible ply overlaps
Demonstrate improved bagging techniques, understanding of how separators, bleeders, breathers and other bagging support materials work in conjunction with debulking, final vacuum bagging and curing
Demonstrate an improvement of bonding techniques and quality in adhesive application, fillets, bonding and potting of inserts into panels
Exhibit motivation, ability to take on extra responsibilities and more complicated lay-ups
Good communication with supervision, engineering and co-workers