Mechanical Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Integration Technician

LOCATION: Palo Alto CA

1:30PM to 12:00AM  F-M 1 opening for 4/40 swing shift

**BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED*  

Sr. Production Technician (Weekend 4/40 Shift)

Job Description

currently seeking a motivated and skilled Sr. Production Technician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA.  In this role you will be responsible for assembly, and handling of Spacecraft, and Spacecraft Components, in various building phases.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment.
• Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVE's) in the development of assembly & test processes, methods, sequences, assembly aids and test setups.
• Assembly & installation of active & passive "flight" components per engineering drawings, specifications & procedures - structural parts & assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets.
• Maintain paperwork- ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate/demate logs, & task logs.
• Spacecraft handling.
• Assembly & checkout of ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of test equipment set up and support.
• Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• High School diploma.
• 3 Years related work experience.
• Accommodate shift work.  Some mandatory overtime is required.
• Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 feet high, platforms and man lift to 40 feet high. Able to work in confined spaces such as spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chamber. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to work lying flat on their chest on an extended platform for most of the shift.
• Able to become certified in ESD awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torquing. Must be able to understand and adhere to safety requirements i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, fall protection, and other requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to junior personnel.
• 4/40 Weekend Swing Shift Friday to Monday 1:30pm - 12am (10hrs workday)

Preferred Requirements

• A&P certification or equivalent work history

About us:

The Norland Group has been in operation successfully since 1996. We are a strong believer of people management, professionalism and accountability. We only make promises when we are certain we can fulfill them. Our business focuses on fulfilling the needs of commercial and government customers in administrative services, workforce mobilization, information technology, engineering, project management services.
Our Mission Statement

Our main goal is to provide career advancement opportunities to our associates. We are committed to bringing our customers exceptional support services with the highest quality, integrity, and innovation. We believe that we are the stepping stone for our associates to advance their careers and to live a better life. Everyone should have a chance to live a successful and happy life. We operate our business based on those values and we choose employees who value the same principles.

Company Description

About us:\r\n\r\nThe Norland Group has been in operation successfully since 1996. We are a strong believer of people management, professionalism and accountability. We only make promises when we are certain we can fulfill them. Our business focuses on fulfilling the needs of commercial and government customers in administrative services, workforce mobilization, information technology, engineering, project management services.\r\nOur Mission Statement\r\n\r\nOur main goal is to provide career advancement opportunities to our associates. We are committed to bringing our customers exceptional support services with the highest quality, integrity, and innovation. We believe that we are the stepping stone for our associates to advance their careers and to live a better life. Everyone should have a chance to live a successful and happy life. We operate our business based on those values and we choose employees who value the same principles.