Assembly Technician III

Assembly Technician IIIAssembly Technicians are in a hands-on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include test set up, production assembly, engineering assembly, receiving support, packaging and shipping. The Assembly Technician III reports to the Technician Lead.Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.Compensation & BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement *What You Will DoPerforms mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions including fastening, bonding, and rivetingSupports engineering testing, manufacturing effortsUses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as requiredReads and understands blueprints, schematics and technical diagramsWorks with the ERP (Epicor) system to track hardware, and ensure jobs are completed on time, helps manage the production scheduleAssists in test setup and execution, updating procedures, assisting with test plans, and data collectionAssists with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipmentObserves safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditionsDemonstrates leadership and provides guidance to more junior Assembly TechniciansWhat We Are Looking ForRequired Education: High School diplomaMust be able to obtain and maintain an ATF Handler's Permit, which requires passing a federal criminal background check and authorizes the handling of regulated firearms and explosives.Required Experience: Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools, strong mechanical aptitude, experience with test data acquisition and instrumentationPreferred Experience: Knowledge of military and commercial industry specificationsTypically possesses: 4-7 years' experience in aerospace, defense experience, or manufacturing environmentsPossesses computer proficiency and familiarity with common office applicationsDemonstrates passion for the aerospace and defense industry, and strong desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environmentDemonstrates an exceptional work ethic and attitudePhysical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy liftingHave a valid driver's licenseMust be a U.S. CitizenEqual Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.