Manufacturing Technician 2

Manufacturing Technician 2

DPP is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Work location: Onsite in Hanover, MD. Work schedule: 9x80 A; must be willing to work flexible schedules as needed to meet delivery dates. Duration: 6 months. Term: W2 contract. Work authorization: US Citizen.

Position description & responsibilities:

• The Manufacturing Technician 2 will support the Panel Assembly department.
• Perform aerospace assemble operations including honeycomb core preparation, adhesive mixing and bonding, insert installation, edge closeout installation, hardware installation, potting, drilling, and rework of composite and metallic panel assemblies.
• Use engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications to fabricate flight hardware while ensuring dimensional accuracy and workmanship requirements.
• Support inspection activities, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement while working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program teams.
• Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
• Determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Work with engineers in conducting experiments.

Basic qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years' previous honeycomb panel fabrication or aerospace mechanical assembly experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to include the ability to read and interpret drawings
• Experience with hand tools and good math/geometry skills.
• Must be able to read and follow written manufacturing instructions and technical procedures.
• Operate equipment such as hand tools and power machinery for processing metals, composites and wood.
• Must work closely with lead technicians and supervisors to meet build requirements and schedules.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Demonstrates high level of concern for safety of self and others.
• Willing to work flexible schedules as needed to meet delivery dates
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred qualifications:

• Attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship
• Computer skills including MS Word and Excel are a plus.
• Previous fabrication (honeycomb panel) experience in aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience preparing/mixing epoxy and silicone adhesives for mechanical and thermal component installation in honeycomb panels.
• Experience in the handling of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and industry standards.

Interested? Learn more:

Click the apply button to learn more about this position (# 26-00918 ). DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D