Aerospace Production Technician (3rd Shift)

United Launch Alliance•Decatur, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Aerospace Production Technician, you will use a broad range of multi-level skills and abilities in the manufacture of products as designated by the Company. You will also perform a variety of tasks to complete work and/or assist teammates in assigned work area. Duties and responsibilities at any given work assignment may include, but are not limited to any of the following: Exercise accepted rigging techniques within the capacity of the equipment, including accurate estimates of load weight and center of gravity, using such hardware as overhead cranes, wire rope slings, clevises, shackles, hooks and eyes, etc., to ensure proper safe rigging prior to lifting operations Operates forklifts, tugs, jigs, fixtures, dollies and similar equipment Obtain correct parts, materials and tools to accomplish assigned task Use and work with detailed work instructions, blueprints, process standards and other specifications to moderate, exacting, or critical tolerances Must have basic computer skills (use of intranet) Work in a maintained clean environment Use precise measuring instruments, gauges, tools, and related equipment Apply multiple skills in the preparation and accomplishment of precise layout, fitting, trimming, positioning, aligning, assembling, mating, checking, and set-up of detail prefabricated parts, tube assemblies, wire harnesses, large composite, metallic structures, pneumatic and hydraulic components Help the team become increasingly self-sufficient and participate in improving products, processes, and procedures of all types Perform other duties as assigned within this job classification or other work when incidental but necessary to accomplish the assignment Must be able to comply with all safety rules This is a 3rd Shift position. The schedule is Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00 pm – 6:30 am (4x10)

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
Prior experience with drilling, assembly, machining and aerospace hardware (or equivalent experience)
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, detailed written work instructions, and other printed or graphical instruction
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, stoop, work overhead, reach above shoulder level, sit, stand, walk (sometimes on uneven surfaces), and climb
Ability to perform work with both hands which may involve forceful grasping, repetitive motion with low impact vibration
Must be able to climb and work from ladders, rainbows and platforms for extended periods of time, awkward positions and in high places
Must have basic computer skills (use of intranet)
This is a 3rd Shift position. The schedule is Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00 pm – 6:30 am (4x10)
Must be willing to work extended hours, and off shifts as needed

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge or experience with basic drilling of aluminum structures and metal fabrication
Working knowledge or experience with installing mechanical components
Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches
Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications to perform duties associated with the Aerospace Production Technician job classification: drilling, assembly or sub-assembly, including bonding and sealing as required

Responsibilities

Exercise accepted rigging techniques within the capacity of the equipment, including accurate estimates of load weight and center of gravity, using such hardware as overhead cranes, wire rope slings, clevises, shackles, hooks and eyes, etc., to ensure proper safe rigging prior to lifting operations
Operates forklifts, tugs, jigs, fixtures, dollies and similar equipment
Obtain correct parts, materials and tools to accomplish assigned task
Use and work with detailed work instructions, blueprints, process standards and other specifications to moderate, exacting, or critical tolerances
Must have basic computer skills (use of intranet)
Work in a maintained clean environment
Use precise measuring instruments, gauges, tools, and related equipment
Apply multiple skills in the preparation and accomplishment of precise layout, fitting, trimming, positioning, aligning, assembling, mating, checking, and set-up of detail prefabricated parts, tube assemblies, wire harnesses, large composite, metallic structures, pneumatic and hydraulic components
Help the team become increasingly self-sufficient and participate in improving products, processes, and procedures of all types
Perform other duties as assigned within this job classification or other work when incidental but necessary to accomplish the assignment
Must be able to comply with all safety rules