Shop Assistant

Scaled Composites•Mojave, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Assistant is a vital member of the Manufacturing Operations team, providing hands-on support across a wide range of shop and program activities. This role ensures that day-to-day operations run smoothly by maintaining materials, equipment, and work areas, while also assisting with specialized tasks that directly support manufacturing and fabrication needs. The Shop Assistant must be highly adaptable, able to respond quickly to shifting priorities, and comfortable working under the direction of multiple leads throughout the company. In addition to general shop duties, this position provides direct support to Composite Fabricators, contributing to the production of advanced composite components using fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber, and various resin systems. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Valid California driver’s license with eligibility to drive company vehicles.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and convert between them.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the company.

Responsibilities

Prepare, stock, and clean resin pumps and stations, ensuring proper resin-to-hardener ratios.
Replace resin drums and hardener barrels in refill stations.
Maintain and refill safety cans with alcohol and acetone; clean and service dip tanks.
Manage bulk dry stock inventory and keep shop program materials organized.
Rotate and maintain contents of shop flammable cabinets.
Stock Flox/Cabo/Micro bins as needed.
Assist with trash removal in program areas when required.
Support shop personnel with organization of program areas.
Operate forklifts occasionally for various tasks.
Collaborate with fabricators using fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber, resin systems, and core materials to build composite components of varying sizes.
Communicate effectively using company radios for timely coordination.
Complete assignments requested through Maintenance Connection.
Provide assistance to the Facilities Department with escorts, driving, and other tasks.
Foster positive working relationships by demonstrating strong customer service.
Take direction from multiple leads and successfully complete assigned tasks.