Valve Production Technician

Aerotek on behalf of its client, is seeking qualified aerospace Valve Technicians to perform general duties involved in the manufacturing, assembling, and testing of valves and controls components for various spaceflight systems. C shift: Friday - Sunday 5:00am - 5:30pm PST

• Integrate, test, functionally verify, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatically-actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components.
• Perform intermediate and/or depot level component maintenance, inspection, and repair.
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.
• Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations.
• Safely work with chemical and/or high-pressure hazardous systems.
• Ensure tasks are performed on schedule, safely and in a professional manner.
• Rapidly adapt to changing roles while working in a challenging high-paced work environment.
• Show Innovation and accountability in the of improvement of processes and the efficiency of operations and the work area.
• Maintain inventory of parts and equipment for assembly, test and maintenance of valve related systems.
• Support overtime required for integration tasks or test campaigns.

Keywords Needed on Resume:

• Precision assembly
• Torque wrench

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial or defense fields.
• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. and use lifting equipment and machinery for heavier hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be able to meet ITAR/EAR Regulations

Desired:

• Experience with cryogenic systems, operation, safety and hardware.
• Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating or inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluids systems.
• Experience with CAD systems for review and interpretation of 3-D models.
• Certification for PIT class I, II, III, IV, or V forklift and/or overhead crane operator.

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.