Note: US Citizenship or Permanent Resident is required.
Job Description
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. Aerojet-Rocketdyne is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense. This is an entry-level position for mixing and processing of energetics for casting.
The position will involve functions such as cleaning and assembling equipment, cleaning tools, parts, and work area and operate machinery. They will record and maintain records for manufactured products. Must work safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
Works under close supervision and receives detailed instructions, the Manufacturing Technician 1 performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area. Apply general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers.
Essential Functions
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. The technician will also perform full-scale mixes for new programs/new formulations as they are introduced to the site. The technician is responsible for requisitioning and organizing the materials and processing required for the mix, as well as cleaning and maintaining full scale mix equipment. Technician will perform these duties under the general direction of engineer and the area supervisor, using established, well-defined methods and calculations.
10% - Mathematical – Perform mathematical calculations, such as, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, to create acceptable mixes for casting, and use process data to fill out manufacturing data sheets. These calculations are performed using well-defined methods.
35% - Grinding – The technician will assemble grinders and grind materials for full-scale propellant mixes and weigh material bins to correct weight for propellant mixing. Technician is responsible for disassembly, cleaning, and re-assembly of full-scale grinding equipment.
5% - Other duties as assigned - Such as but not limited to: 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, climb ladders, and transport 35 lbs. repetitively.
Medically cleared to wear a respirator and operate powered industrial vehicle (and obtain company issued license as appropriate).
Qualifications
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional 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.