Technician - Assembly & Integration - Paints and Coatings

Responsibilities

• Responsible for painting and sealing processes on the New Glenn vehicle, including surface preparation, masking, application, and chemicals handling
• Performing hand and spray-on applications of paints and foam insulation onto flight hardware
• Application of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, based on specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns
• Performing cleaning and maintenance of painting or sealing equipment
• Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealant, primers, topcoats, adhesives, solvents, foam, and consumable materials
• Understanding, following, and completing work instructions, and contributing to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
• Checking completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• High School diploma or GED
• Any years of experience in aerospace paint and coating applications
• Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding
• Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling
• Able to be respirator qualified
• Able to work respectfully and cooperatively with teams in a dynamic environment displaying strong work ethic with close attention to detail
• Able to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs
• Desired Experience in spray application of aerospace coating 0-3 years
• Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+
• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field
• Demonstrated success as a “hands-on” technical leader
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Experience in handling large aerospace components
• Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

Special Mentions

• Multiple positions available
• Shifts: B | Monday – Thursday (3:30pm-2:00am)
• C | Friday – Sunday (5am-5:30pm)
• D | Friday- Sunday (5pm-5:30am)