Ablatives Technician

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing all tasks involved in the fabrication of the companys ablatives and thermal structures. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prep and maintain tools in accordance with specified guidelines and procedures

• Accurately follow work instructions

• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by checking them visually

• Records information on appropriate production records, logs and other report forms

• Performs re-work as required

• Cleans and reseals tools using the appropriate release systems

• Be aware of FOD & Tool control at all times

• Continuously demonstrate 5S Application

• Adheres to the highest practicable safety and housekeeping standards.

• Repairs defective products rejected by inspection or test personnel

• Required participation in internal training as needed to perform the duties assigned to this role

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• U.S. Person status required do to export control

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred

• Composite experience highly preferred

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English

• Capable of doing simple mathematical calculations

• Familiar with a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the management team

• Must be well organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Must thrive in a team-oriented and deadline-driven environment

• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the management team

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may have to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.