Aerospace Test Technician - Welding & Assembly

Stoke Space; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Stoke Space is seeking a Test Technician at our Moses Lake Test Site to build fluid, electronic, and structural test stand systems, prepare the test facility, troubleshoot issues, and support test operations. You will fabricate parts from blueprints, use power tools, and work directly with engineers while staying focused, moving fast, and learning on the fly.

You will spend roughly half your time welding and half on other test and build tasks, with opportunities to contribute to site operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years TIG welding with stainless steel alloys, aluminum.
• 2+ years manual machining experience.
• Experience with pipe welding and orbital tube welding.
• Familiar with reading and interpreting schematics and drawings.
• Experience fabricating custom parts with no drawings.
• Familiar with common aerospace fluid connections: 37-degree flare fittings, compression fittings, NPT fittings, ANSI flanges.
• Experience with hole layout and drilling.
• Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld standard and custom parts.
• Bend, proof, and clean stainless steel tubing systems.
• Safely operate various power tools, saws, and other heavy duty equipment.
• Work closely with engineers for test stand maintenance and operations.
• Support troubleshooting efforts.
• Safely work around hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems.
• Safely operate forklift, telehandler, and man lift.
• This position will spend roughly 50% of the time welding and the remaining time doing other test and build related tasks.
• As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Skills

TIG welding

Machining

Reading schematics

Blueprint interpretation

Pipe welding

Orbital welding

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Stoke Space is seeking a Test Technician at our Moses Lake Test Site to build fluid, electronic, and structural test stand systems, prepare the test facility, troubleshoot issues, and support test operations. You will fabricate parts from blueprints, use power tools, and work directly with engineers while staying focused, moving fast, and learning on the fly.

You will spend roughly half your time welding and half on other test and build tasks, with opportunities to contribute to site operations