Assembly Technician
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies
- Prepare work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and parts lists; gather parts, subassemblies, tools and materials
- Assemble components by examining for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
- Check work after completion of each operation and sign off paperwork ensuring work was completed per instructions
- Keep equipment operational by completing preventative maintenance requirements
- Report any part, assembly or equipment defects to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with company standard procedures, rules and regulations
- Document actions by completing production and quality forms
- Communicate with other departments to maintain work flow and delivery
- Minimum 5 years assembly experience, preferably with aircraft or helicopters
- High school diploma; some college preferred
- Knowledge of manufacturing and the ability to ensure that quality processes and procedures are followed
- Experience with power tools, hand tools and calibrated tools (torque wrenches, calipers, & scales)
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for 6 to 8 hours a day
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Company Overview
Bigelow Aerospace was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Our company’s mission is to provide affordable, human-rated space structures for destinations in low Earth orbit, the moon, and beyond to meet the needs of a diverse array of customers.
Since 2006, we have successfully launched and deployed three expandable space structures, to include a human-rated module attached to the International Space Station. Presently, we are working on the research, design, and development of our next generation of human-rated expandable habitats, the B330 spacecraft. We are also currently partnered with NASA to assist with developing commercial and deep space habitation concepts as part of their NextSTEP (Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships) Habitation Systems program.
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