technician

Senior Assembly Technician full_time

Company & Mission:

Located in Durango, CO, (Headquarters) and Mount Pleasant, PA (Additive Manufacturing Center) and now expanding into Tulsa, OK. Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

Description of the Position

As a Senior Assembly Technician, you’ll be using your skills and expertise to ensure that our incoming parts, in-process production, and shipped product fulfill all quality requirements. You’ll be responsible for inspecting our materials, parts, documentation, and products at different stages of production. You will measure parts using standard inspection equipment. You will record observations and will make recommendations for improving processes. You’ll inspect for mechanical, electrical and material nonconformances.  You will ensure product compliance documentation is complete and accurate.   You’ll apply, revise, and maintain our quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection.

Job Details:

    • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or internal combustion engines.
    • Excellent team player that will interact in harmony with the rest of the organization and will actively work to support the team where needed.
    • Ability to troubleshoot faulty mechanical assemblies and some electrical troubleshooting skills.
    • Broad experience across multiple fields preferred.
    • Ability to self-direct and recognize problems that have not been raised yet.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
    • Personal commitment to attention to detail and delivering conforming products to our customers.
    • Experience with finished goods inspection using measurement equipment.
    • Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings
    • Ability to draft and update inspection work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Experience working to ensure conformance to quality standards (examples could include ISO 9000, AS9100, J-STD, etc)
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize a computer.  Familiar with Microsoft Office applications and other work-related software.
    • Ability to work with multiple deadlines and commitments with limited or no supervision.
    • Ability and flexibility to prioritize tasks; strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Comfortable with change and growth to embrace new techniques as they emerge and upgrade skills to grow professionally along with our business needs.
    • Ability to maintain a positive Company image and brand, both at and outside of the work environment.

Preferred:

    • The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required
    • Previous use of and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) or a willingness to learn

Employment Type:  Non-Exempt

Salary: $ 30 – $40 /hr

Eligibility for bonuses and company equity depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time or temporary status. Contact HR for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Durango, CO

Remote: No

What You’ll Love About Us:

100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave

The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.

Employee referral program

Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities.  In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

  • Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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