Aerospace Manufacturing Technician I

Airbus Ventures; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro, located in Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to support assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of spacecraft hardware. You will follow established procedures, use hand and power tools, and participate in quality checks throughout the production lifecycle.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic knowledge of manufacturing and engineering drawings, and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Basic familiarity with hand/tools and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components and subassemblies using approved work instructions and drawings.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, production equipment, and test equipment.
• Perform routine production tasks while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Perform basic visual and dimensional inspections using measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify assemblies meet engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Record production, inspection, and traceability information in manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Support material handling, workstation organization, and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate production status and equipment issues to supervisors and team members.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and support 5S initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Electrical assembly

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection tools

Test equipment

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

CesiumAstro, located in Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to support assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of spacecraft hardware. You will follow established procedures, use hand and power tools, and participate in quality checks throughout the production lifecycle.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic knowledge of manufacturing and engineering drawings, and a hands-on approach.