Aerospace Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Weekend Day 4/40 Friday to Monday 4am-2:30pm

Weekend Swing 4/40 Friday to Monday 1:30pm-12:00am

Day Shift 6:00am-2:30pm

Swing Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm

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.