Third Operator (Evergreen)

Role Description and Responsibilities

As a Third Operator you perform manual hands-on activities/tasks associated with manufacturing solid fuel rocket motors used for space flight by our government and commercial customers. Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Tooling/Assembly/Disassembly
• Case Surface Preparation
• Final Product Assembly
• Chemical Mixing/Casting
• Propellant Ingredient Handling
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area and facilities
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (education will be verified)
• 1-2 years (or more) of previous manufacturing (product assembly) experience
• Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and be a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Some post high school education
• Able to wear a respirator and pass the FIT testing
• Able to pass and maintain Manufacturing-To-Inspect (MTI) certifications
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and assorted hand tools
• Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist, push and pull up to 50 lb, etc)
• Prefer experience with the safe handling of hazardous materials, operating industrial equipment such as cranes, forklifts and hand tools
• Prefer experience with the application of live propellant related materials
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence