A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth.
Description
Stoke Space Technologies is seeking a General Helper within our Kent facilities. We look to this person to grow with us while assisting with a multitude of tasks requiring attention to detail and working closely with Facilities and EHS leaders and experienced manufacturing technicians. This is an opportunity to learn new skills in facility build out and maintenance, EHS-related support tasks and disciplines, and/or other manufacturing disciplines at an up-and-coming aerospace manufacturing company. This Entry Level position will receive dedicated mentorship from highly experienced personnel and 1:1 training on a multitude of industrial processes in a safe and friendly working environment. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
This position is for a 12-week contractual period. Full-time employment will be considered at the conclusion of this 12-week period.
This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at an aerospace company, and the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end of it.
Qualifications
- HS Diploma (or equivalent) completed or in-progress
- 18+ years old
- Safety focused with safe working habits
- Knowledge in basic carpentry, electric power tools and hand tools
- Familiar with use of personal computers
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lead
- Ability to follow
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in using equipment such as forklift, scissor lift, & ladders
Hourly rate: $20-$24/hour
Equal Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.
Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.
Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.
