Precision Cleaning Line Technician
Intuitive Machines · Houston, TX · 3 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Operate precision cleaning equipment including ultrasonic tanks, spray systems, chemical baths, filtration systems, and drying ovens.
- Follow detailed process sheets, work instructions, and cleanliness specifications for aerospace hardware.
- Inspect parts for cleanliness, surface condition, FOD, and chemical residue using appropriate methods (visual inspection, UV lighting, particulate checks, etc.).
- Handle chemicals according to SDS guidelines and support safe chemical storage, use, and disposal.
- Maintain solution levels, temperatures, pH, concentrations, and equipment parameters, document results.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance such as filter changes, tank cleaning, calibration checks, and general upkeep.
- Record process data accurately in logs, travelers, MES systems, or other required documentation.
- Communicate anomalies, equipment issues, or nonconforming conditions to supervisors and quality teams.
- Cookordination with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure cleaning processes support manufacturing flow.
- Avoid introducing foreign objects (FOD) and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Comply with all environmental, safety, contamination-control, and handling protocols.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or equipment operation.
- Ability to follow detailed written instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
- Basic understanding of chemicals, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Comfortable working in an environment with cleaning agents, solvents, and wet processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to detect surface defects or cleanliness issues.
- Ability to lift and move parts or equipment up to 40lbs in a safe manner.
- Work inside a Clean Room environment, abiding by all Clean Room requirements.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing or a high-precision, contamination-sensitive environment.
- Knowledge of precision cleaning, FOD control, or cleanroom operations.
- Familiarity with ultrasonic cleaning systems, solvent cleaning, aqueous processing, or related equipment.
- Prior chemical handling or hazardous materials training.
- Experience using MES or production documentation systems.