Aerospace Mechanical Technician
Job Description
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Weekend Swing 4/40 Friday to Monday 1:30pm-12:00am
Day Shift 6:00am-2:30pm
Swing Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm
$28-$34 (plus 10% for swing shift)
We are looking for an AIT Mechanical Integration Technician for a very important client.
· Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment
· Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVE's) in the development of assembly & test processes- methods, sequences, assembly aids and test setups.
· Assembly & installation of active & passive "flight" components per engineering drawings, specifications & procedures - structural parts & assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets
· Maintain paperwork- ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate demate logs, task logs
· Spacecraft handling
· Assembly & checkout of ground support equipment
· Knowledge of test equipment set up and support
Some shift work and overtime required
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Requirements:
· 3 Years related work experience.
· Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment.
· Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 feet high, platforms and man lifts up to 40 feet high.
· Able to work in confined spaces such as spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chamber.
· Must be able to lift 50lbs.
· Must be able to work laying flat on their chest on an extended platform for most of the shift.
· Become certified in ESD awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torqueing.
· Must be able to understand and adhere to safety requirements i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, fall protection, and other requirements.
· Provide guidance and training to junior personnel.
· Accommodate shift work.
· Some mandatory overtime is required.
