APPRENTICE - Instrument Maker Technician

HX5 Sierra, LLC.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HX5 Sierra, LLC. seeks an Apprentice Instrument Maker Technician at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This entry-level role trains under journeyman technicians for 8,000 hours to meet Ohio and NASA journeyman requirements.

Responsibilities include learning fabrication and assembly of intricate instrumentation hardware used in research test facilities, while developing teamwork, safety, and hands-on skills in a structured apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled or have completed a two-year Associate degree program in Precision Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited Technical College.
• Must be willing to complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as part of the Apprenticeship program.
• Demonstrate competency over the course of the program to qualify for on-going employment.
• Ability to communicate and work well in a team environment.
• Capable of following directions and utilizing time wisely for maximum efficiency.
• Must be safety conscious at all times.

Responsibilities

• The apprentice will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8,000 on-the-job training hours to complete the state of Ohio and NASA's Apprenticeship program.
• Apprentices will be taught specialized technical skills to perform fabrication and assembly of intricate instrumentation hardware used in research test facilities at the NASA Glenn Research Center.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Precision Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

APPRENTICE - Instrument Maker Technician

Location: US-OH-Cleveland

Job ID: 2026-3396

# Positions: 1

Experience (Years): 0

Category: Technical - Mechanical

Type of Position: Regular Full-Time

Level: Apprentice

Visa Requirements: Citizen only

Overview

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power test facilities. We are currently seeking an Instrument Maker Technician Apprentice.

The Instrument Maker Apprentice is an entry level position that will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8000 hours of on the job training in order to complete requirements for the state of Ohio and NASA's Journeymanship program.

Responsibilities

The apprentice will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8,000 on the job training hours in order to complete the state of Ohio andNASA's Apprenticeship program.

• Apprentices will be taught specialized technical skills to perform fabrication and assembly of intricate instrumenation hardware used in research test facilities at the NASAGlenn Research Center.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled or have successfully completed a two (2) year Associate degree program in Precision Machining Technology, Manfacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited Technical College.
• Must be willing to complete 8,000 of on the job training as part of the requirements of the Apprenticeship program.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate competency over the course of the program in order to qualify for on-going employment.
• Must be able to communicate and work well in a team environment.
• Capable of following directions and utilizing time wisely for the maximum efficiency on assigned work tasks.
• Must be safety conscience at all times.