Instrument Maker Technician Apprentice

Overview The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power test facilities. We are currently seeking an Instrument Maker Technician Apprentice. This entry‑level position will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8,000 hours of on‑the‑job training in order to complete the state of Ohio and NASA's Apprenticeship program. Responsibilities The apprentice will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8,000 on‑the‑job training hours in order to complete the state of Ohio and NASA's Apprenticeship program. Apprentices will be taught specialized technical skills to perform fabrication and assembly of intricate instrumentation hardware used in research test facilities at the NASA Glenn Research Center. Apprentices will demonstrate competency over the course of the program in order to qualify for ongoing employment. Qualifications Candidates must be currently enrolled or have successfully completed a two (2) year associate degree program in Precision Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited technical college. Must be willing to complete 8,000 hours of on‑the‑job training as part of the requirements of the Apprenticeship program. Candidates will be required to demonstrate competency over the course of the program in order to qualify for on‑going employment. Must be able to communicate and work well in a team environment. Must be capable of following directions and utilizing time wisely for maximum efficiency on assigned work tasks. Must be safety conscientious at all times. Preference Statement Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g). EEO Statement Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. Reasonable Accommodation It is Calista and subsidiaries’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yulista Holding LLC