Location:- 8082 Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, Florida 32953
Duration:- 06 months
A shift: Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30 pm EST
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the manufacture of thermal protection systems (TPS) through multiple processes including adhesive bonding, heat cleaning, water proofing, CNC quilting, material processing, inspection, and packaging.
- Perform surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, material selection and preparation.
- Adhering to operational requirements, methods, and sequences of operation to be followed in operating CNC machinery and CO2 lasers and in the required maintenance of process equipment.
- Read and quickly develop a full understanding of work instructions, records data bases, and process specifications controlling the manufacturing processes.
- Perform tasks assigned in the manufacturing processes while maintaining strict adherence to process specifications and work instructions.
- Complete all process qualifications required for the position in a timely manner.
- Continuous personal efforts toward maintaining the safety, 5s and FOD controls, quality, and process improvement.
- Maintain a positive attitude in difficult or stressful situations.
- Personal commitment to build strong working relationships in support of the team's efforts to achieve goals set before them.
- Ability and willingness to work in environment with safely controlled exposure to solvents, chemicals, and respiratory hazards, wearing and maintaining safe use of respirators, PAPRS and protective gloves and clothing.
- Commitment to work 1st, 2nd, or set weekend shift and overtime as required.
- This position will also require ability to work shift rotations when specified to meet schedule and may require off site travel for up to 30-day periods.
Qualifications:
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or other manufacturing environment with strict quality and configuration controls.
- Proven expertise in one or more of the following: two-part RTV bonding , operation of CNC machinery, CO2 Lasers, chemical spray mixing and application, vacuum infusion, automated systems operation and troubleshooting, and Hazardous waste treatment and handling.
- Experience applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, and adhesives.
- Must be able to be respirator qualified.
- Ability to work, listen and learn, and mentor in return, respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, > 50lbs.
Desired:
- 3+ Years of experience working with aerospace thermal protection systems.
- Experience with fundamentals of aerospace quality inspection, and peer to peer inspection processes.
- Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field.
- Demonstrated success as a "hands-on" technical leader or technical skills mentor.
- Evident track record of a strong work ethic and close attention to detail, and organizational skills in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
- Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving.
- Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.
- Experience in processing aerospace components, maintaining configuration control and documentation.
- Experience in new product development and qualification processes