Production Operator (all genders) - Aerospace

Blackwave GmbH; Garching bei München; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of paid vacation

Flexible working hours

Free lunch & drinks

Work clothes provided

Mobility support

Regular team events

Work with a view

Job summary

Blackwave GmbH in Garching bei München is seeking a hands-on production worker to operate machinery and ensure quality in manufacturing. Responsibilities include preparing parts and documenting work steps. The ideal candidate has training in a manual trade and experience with tools. The role offers flexible working hours, 30 days of paid vacation, and a supportive work environment. Candidates must be available for shifts between 6am and 10pm and speak at least B2 level English.

Qualifications

• Training in a manual trade, such as locksmith, carpenter or metalworker.
• Hands-on experience with tools or machines, ideally metal.
• Availability for shifts between 6am and 10pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and production equipment.
• Prepare and process parts by cleaning, grinding, and assembling.
• Ensure quality and follow defined processes.

Skills

Hands-on experience with tools

Ability to operate machines

Problem identification

Collaboration with production and quality

Education

Training in a manual trade

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHY

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Production defines performance. If processes are unstable, nothing works.

THE WHAT

You work directly in production and ensure parts are manufactured precisely and reliably. You keep processes running.

• Operate machines and production equipment
• Prepare and process parts (cleaning, grinding, assembling)
• Ensure quality and follow defined processes
• Document work steps
• Follow structured workflows
• Maintain clean workspace
• Collaborate with production and quality
• Identify issues
• Suggest improvements
• Support optimization

YOUR PROFILE

• Training in a manual trade (e.g. locksmith, carpenter, metalworker, vehicle mechanic) – or you’ve learned your skills in another way.
• Career changers welcome
• Hands‑on experience with tools, machines, or ideally metal – whether from a job, workshop, or hobby.
• A quick grasp of new tasks and the drive to work carefully and reliably.
• You like to get things done and enjoy taking action.
• Availability between 6am and 10pm for 8 hours: We have a two shift system, no weekends and no work on bank holidays is required.
• You speak English (at least B2 level), German is helpful in the daily collaboration but not a must have.

MINDSET (BLACKWAVE CODE)

• Accountability
• High Performance
• Candor
• Togetherness
• Playfulness

WHAT WE OFFER

• 30 days of paid vacation – plenty of time to recharge.
• Flexible working hours - because we believe in results, not rigid schedules.
• Free lunch & drinks – freshly prepared on site every day.
• Work clothes provided – no need to bring your own gear.
• Secure job with real responsibility – we rely on you.
• Easy to reach & mobility support – e.g. with the Deutschlandticket.
• A strong team – supportive, open and international.
• Regular team events – from BBQs to pizza nights.
• Work with a view – our rooftop terrace comes with an Alpine panorama.