Production Technician-Lead
About The Position
Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Technician - Lead to join their Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business. This role involves leading production activities, operating molding and casting equipment, preparing and inspecting composite components, and ensuring efficient workflows. The ideal candidate will uphold high-quality standards, guide production teams, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and meet deadlines. This position is crucial for the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions for space and defense programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
- Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in composite manufacturing.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion.
- U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Responsibilities
- Sets up, operates, and tends molding, casting, and core‑making machines to support composite production.
- Prepares molds by cleaning, smoothing, repairing surfaces, and addressing imperfections.
- Mixes and measures compounds and loads materials into molds or machine cavities.
- Measures and inspects products using precision instruments to verify dimensional and surface compliance.
- Reviews blueprints and work instructions to determine production methods and sequences.
- Maintains and adjusts production and processing equipment, including fixtures, tables, and temperature controls.
- Applies ISO 9001/Aerospace Standard 9100 (AS9100) requirements throughout production activities.
- Collaborates with supervisors, technicians, manufacturing engineering, and materials teams to resolve quality or process issues.
- Provides guidance and training to production teams and supports staffing prioritization to meet schedule requirements.
- Completes work orders and travelers according to established schedules.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
