Manufacturing Technician B - Weekend A Shift

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About the role

Our Missile Solutions segment is seeking a Manufacturing Technician B to join our growing facility in Camden, Arkansas. The Manufacturing Technician will join an exceptional cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into the most advanced solid rocket systems in the world. This is a developing support-level position for mixing and processing of energetics for casting.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Full scale propellant mixing: Prepares materials and performs full-scale mixing for all production programs, confirming acceptable weights prior to releasing the materials to casting operations. Performs full-scale mixes for new programs/new formulations as they are introduced to the site. Requisitions and organizes materials and processing required for the mix, as well as cleans and maintains full-scale mix equipment. Performs duties under the general direction of an engineer and the area supervisor, using established, well-defined methods and calculations.
• 10% - Mathematical: Performs mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to create acceptable mixes for casting, and uses process data to fill out manufacturing data sheets using well-defined methods.
• 35% - Grinding: Assembles grinders and grinds materials for full-scale propellant mixes. Weighs material bins to correct weight for propellant mixing. Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles full-scale grinding equipment.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned: Includes AP prep for grinding, bowl plugging for mixing, prototype motor casting, development sample preparation, and support of new production initiatives and schedules. Willing and available to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules.

Able to work from elevated platforms, ascend ladders, and transport 35 lbs. repetitively. Medically cleared to wear a respirator and operate powered industrial vehicle (and obtain company-issued license as appropriate). Ability to obtain a US secret clearance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to follow safety practices
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly
• Ability to work with management, supervisor, or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines

Schedule

3/12: Employees work 12-hour days, 3 days a week (Friday - Sunday).