Components Manufacturing Prep Technician

Firefly Aerospace•Briggs, TX

About The Position

The Components Manufacturing Prep Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure incoming work is prepared and ready for production in accordance with established instructions and production requirements. The role involves receiving and preparing jobs, verifying parts and documentation, cleaning and marking hardware, completing prep-level assembly steps, and staging work for assignment to the manufacturing production team. Firefly is hiring candidates across a range of experience levels, from entry level to highly experienced.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience, or equivalent, in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings.
Demonstrated high-level problem-solving skills in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness.
Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems.
Ability to identify issues early and escalate them appropriately to supporting teams.
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs.
Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.
Schedule varies depending on needs; flexibility is required.
Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production.
Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
Experience performing visual inspection of machined hardware.
Familiarity with FOD control practices and clean handling requirements.

Responsibilities

Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production Leads.
Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations.
Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify that all required parts are present and correct.
Consume parts in the ERP system and support part-pick activities when shortages or missing materials are identified.
Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance.
Clean hardware using approved methods, including ultrasonic or sonic cleaning processes, and perform part marking.
Complete prep-level assembly operations, such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps, as required.
Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues.
Escalate inventory, BOM, and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate.
Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs.