- Must be able to work A, B, C, or D shift
- Application of thermal protection systems (TPS) onto New Glenn flight hardware
- Performing surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, and vacuum bagging of large structures
- Adhering to equipment requirements, methods, and sequences of operation to be followed in the fabrication of parts using materials such as sealants, primers, RTV adhesives, solvents, foam insulation, and consumable materials
- Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
- Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects
- Ability to support scheduled work shifts, overtime, and weekends if/when vital.
Qualifications: - Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space
- High School diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace coating and thermal protection applications
- Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding, RTV bonding of TPS, ablative TPS materials, foam insulation applications, pressure sensitive adhesive applications, vacuum bagging, thermal blankets, applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, adhesives, and other special finishes
- Knowledge of safety procedures for chemical handling
- Must be able to be respirator qualified
- Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment displaying a strong work ethic with close attention to detail
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
- Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired: - 7+ Years of experience working with aerospace thermal protection systems
- Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field
- Demonstrated success as a "hands-on" technical leader
- Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
- Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
- Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
- Experience in handling large aerospace components
- Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
- Experience in new product introduction
- Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
Thermal Protection Aircraft Painter - Merritt Island, United States - Talentrupt RPO LLP
1 month ago
Description
Duration: 6 Months contract
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling the vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians at the Surface Coating Facility, you will assist with the setup of the production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the transition from development to production.
In this position, you will be responsible for applying thermal protection systems (TPS) onto New Glenn flight hardware according to written procedures, engineering models, drawings, and specifications at the Surface Coating Facility. You will be responsible for operating various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations, and other ground support equipment as required. You will perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required
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