Maintenance Helper

About the role

The maintenance department at Karman Space & Defense relies heavily on an experienced helper to ensure industry-leading service. This position is essential for supporting the Quality Policy and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and realize AS 9100 procedures and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Assist in the Preventive Maintenance program (PM)
• Assist in maintaining the facility and manufacturing equipment in good operating manner
• Assist in maintaining the tools in good operating manner
• Understand how customer products are impacted in the event of failure
• Perform general clean-ups in support of a clean and safe work environment
• Explain the respective role within the QMS and how their role contributes to quality
• Aware of ethical behavior and conduct themselves accordingly to Karman policies and procedures

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, extremely organized, possesses good communication skills, and can interact with Management and staff
• Able to work with standard maintenance tools
• Able to lift 25 lbs
• Able to communicate directly with internal customers
• Trained of applicable changes & customer requirements

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent in work experience

Skills

• Must understand how customer products are impacted in the event of failure

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing/walking/sitting for at least 8 hours
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs, minimum 35 lbs
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less. Corrective lenses may be worn to fulfill requirement
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement are required
• Constant holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand(s)
• Occasional extending of arms to reach overhead, at shoulder level and below shoulder level

Work Environment

This position operates in a warehouse/shop/manufacturing environment.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Travel Requirements

No travel is required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.