Aerospace Prototype & Flight Hardware Welding Technician

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks a Manufacturing Technician to fabricate and test prototype hardware, advancing designs toward flight hardware. You will support generation of work instructions, handle assembly tasks, and maintain documentation through manufacturing workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with engineers and technicians, with opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge thermal management solutions for aerospace and defense applications.

Qualifications

• US Person required by ITAR restrictions.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and testing.
• Certificate from a technical school or minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Experience welding stainless steel products and orbital welding preferred.
• Experience operating hand tools and basic shop tools (saws, drill press).
• Basic electrical experience in AC and DC circuits.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational & time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and testing of prototype hardware/assemblies.
• Supporting generation and development of work instructions/procedures.
• Maintaining a Safety-First work environment.
• Following engineering planning & execution documentation (e.g., Travelers, work instructions, procedures).
• Maintaining documentation through manufacturing and flow to preserve product pedigree.
• Working cohesively with engineers and technicians.
• Maintaining high quality of work and product.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Welding stainless steel

Hand tools operation

Electrical basics

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Technical school certificate

Tools

Drill press

Saws

Job description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks a Manufacturing Technician to fabricate and test prototype hardware, advancing designs toward flight hardware. You will support generation of work instructions, handle assembly tasks, and maintain documentation through manufacturing workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with engineers and technicians, with opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge thermal management solutions for aerospace and defense applications.