Technician I

Blue Canyon Technologies • Boulder, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, an RTX small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, builds, tests, and operates small spacecraft. The Technician I is responsible for working with precise mechanical components for space flight. This full-time position is onsite in Boulder, Colorado, though work locations may change based on business needs. The stated pay range is $22.00–$30.00 per hour; compensation depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

The role supports precision production and assembly work, including handling delicate parts and small tools, following engineering drawings and assembly instructions, identifying non-conforming parts or workmanship, and collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot technical issues. The technician also helps maintain lab cleanliness and inventory, records process data, cross-trains in specialty areas, and contributes to process improvements.

The work is performed in a professional office environment within a manufacturing company. The position involves prolonged sitting, occasional standing, bending, reaching, and walking, and light physical effort, including lifting or moving objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to handle small parts.
• Ability to acquire all required certifications for production support.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with small tools used for handheld assembly.
• High standard of workmanship.
• High school diploma or equivalent; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• 0–2 years of experience working in an aerospace production environment is desired.
• Ability to sit for long periods and occasionally stand, bend, reach, and walk.
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Handle, mix, and freeze epoxies, staking compounds, and solvents.
• Interpret and work to engineering drawings.
• Use magnification aids such as microscopes and eye loupes.
• Work on small precision assemblies, using small tools under a microscope and handling delicate parts.
• Identify non-conforming parts or workmanship.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, inventory materials, and order materials as needed.
• Collect and record process data and maintain assembly instructions.
• Monitor the work area to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Production Department.
• Work with engineers to troubleshoot and solve technical issues.
• Cross-train in multiple specialty areas.
• Provide input for continuous process improvement and develop more refined assembly methods.
• Perform tasks with a high level of integrity.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% matching when contributing at least 5%.
• Three weeks of vacation, three floating holidays, two weeks of sick time, and seven paid holidays per year.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED