Lead Fluids Technician
About The Position
Lead daily tube shop operations for stainless steel and aluminum tubing, program and operate CNC tube bending equipment, and perform orbital tube welding for flight-critical systems. Assemble valves, manifolds, and fluid subsystems, and conduct metrology inspection using portable CMM arms. Execute oxygen cleaning processes to aerospace standards, support pressure testing and leak detection activities, and maintain documentation, work instructions, and quality records. Enforce safety protocols and FOD control across all operations, and train and support technicians as needed to ensure consistent execution. The goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality fluid systems that meet flight requirements, ensure tube shop output supports program timelines and milestones, and maintain strict adherence to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. This role aims to reduce fabrication defects and rework through strong process control, identify and mitigate risks across fabrication, assembly, and test, and own end-to-end accountability for fluid system hardware readiness.
Requirements
- 3+ years of tube shop experience (stainless steel and aluminum)
- 3+ years of valve or fluid system assembly experience
- Hands-on orbital tube welding experience
- Experience with CNC tube bending equipment
- Experience using portable CMM arms for inspection
- Knowledge of oxygen cleaning processes and standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or propulsion systems experience
- Helium leak detection experience
- Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems
- Prior leadership, training, or shop oversight experience
Responsibilities
- Lead daily tube shop operations for stainless steel and aluminum tubing
- Program and operate CNC tube bending equipment
- Perform orbital tube welding for flight-critical systems
- Assemble valves, manifolds, and fluid subsystems
- Conduct metrology inspection using portable CMM arms
- Execute oxygen cleaning processes to aerospace standards
- Support pressure testing and leak detection activities
- Maintain documentation, work instructions, and quality records
- Enforce safety protocols and FOD control across all operations
- Train and support technicians as needed to ensure consistent execution
Benefits
- Equity Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Professional development stipend
- Flexible Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holiday breaks
- Two week long company winter breaks
- Paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage your own health needs
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Coverage for dependents
- HSA
- Basic life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Options to add extra coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
