Aerospace TPS Technician II - Production & Safety Lead

Protingent; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing has a contract role for a Thermal Protection Systems Technician II in Merritt Island, FL. The technician will set up production areas, operate precision tools, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to support safe space exploration.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing or related fields, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with calibration tools. ITAR compliance and overtime may be involved.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or related field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with precision calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, and optical measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Configure new production work areas with the necessary tooling and equipment to ensure efficient workflow.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes) and precision calibrated tools to maintain safety and quality.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety and efficiency.
• Drive the transition from development to production, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas following 5S principles.
• Prepare and test payload systems and hardware, applying TPS materials, sealing, repairs, testing, and assisting with vehicle assembly.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Interpret engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

A&P Airframe and Powerplant License

Aerospace technician certification

Lean Manufacturing certification

Six Sigma certification

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Laser tracker

Optical measuring instruments

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Protingent Staffing has a contract role for a Thermal Protection Systems Technician II in Merritt Island, FL. The technician will set up production areas, operate precision tools, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to support safe space exploration.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing or related fields, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with calibration tools. ITAR compliance and overtime may be involved.