Aerospace Assembly Technician II — Hands-on, Fast-Paced

Socket.dev; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

HSA Contribution

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Assembly Technician to support daily production and engineering operations. You will mechanically assemble components, read blueprints, and assist with testing, using hand tools and bonding/riveting as required.

ERP systems like Epicor help track progress and ensure quality. The role requires a high school diploma, 2–5 years in aerospace or manufacturing, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions, including fastening, bonding, and riveting.
• Supports engineering testing and manufacturing tasks as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required.
• Works within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Epicor to track hardware and support job completion.
• Assists with test setup and execution.
• Assists with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potential hazards.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Assembly Technician to support daily production and engineering operations. You will mechanically assemble components, read blueprints, and assist with testing, using hand tools and bonding/riveting as required.

ERP systems like Epicor help track progress and ensure quality. The role requires a high school diploma, 2–5 years in aerospace or manufacturing, and a valid driver’s license.