Pay Range: $18 – $26.18/hr. The pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

WORK SHIFT: 1st Shift (9/80A)

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA.
• 401(k).
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Job Description:

• Looking for a Manufacturing Technician 2 to support our position for our Beltsville, MD facility.
• Position is for 1st shift. Candidate will provide technician support for the manufacturing of integrated products in our loop heat pipe area.
• Candidates will need to be mechanically skilled. Candidates should be able to communicate well and have the ability and drive to learn quickly.
• This is a craftsmanship role and candidates must be conscientious and take pride in their work while demonstrating a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks.
• Performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
• Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2:

• HS diploma or equivalent (education will be verified)
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to include the ability to read and interpret drawings
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship
• Familiar with hand tools and good math/geometry skills
• Candidate must be able to read and follow written manufacturing instructions and technical procedures
• Operate equipment such as hand tools and power machinery for processing metals, composites and wood
• Must work closely with lead technicians and supervisor to meet build requirements and schedules within allotted budgets
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Demonstrates high level of concern for safety of self and others
• Willing to work flexible schedules as needed to meet delivery dates

Preferred Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2:

• Computer skills including MS Word and Excel are a plus
• Previous fabrication experience in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience preparing/mixing epoxy and silicone adhesives for mechanical and thermal component installation
• Experience handling of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and industry standards