Assembler - General (contract)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a contract assignment in California to support Boeing projects. You will perform complex production assembly on spacecraft components, reading blueprints and tests per procedures.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical/structural assembly, proficiency with precision tools, and the ability to lift 20 lbs+. This is a contract through a Boeing-approved third party with potential for cross-training and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience with Structures Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, and/or Final Assembly.
• 3+ years following written and verbal work instructions.
• 3+ years with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs.
• 3+ years using precision measuring tools like micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.
• 3+ years working with adhesives, composites, epoxy, fabrics, honeycomb core, laminates, resins.
• Ability to stand/move for extended periods; lift 20 lbs+ regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, tests, checks out and inspects mechanical spacecraft assemblies by drawings and procedures.
• Performs verifications and visually inspects assemblies to drawings and specs.
• Operates material handling equipment including forklifts and cranes as required.
• Operates machine tools such as drill presses, grinders, chop saws, and power/hand tools.
• Collaborates with Design/Manufacturing Engineering and other teams on procedures, tooling, and quality.
• Supports in other mechanical areas as needed by leadership.
• Cross-trains/mentors new hires.

Skills

Structures Assembly

Mechanical Assembly

Electrical Assembly

Final Assembly

Blueprints/Specs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Torque wrenches

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Power tools

Job description

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools.

The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of fabrication, integration and test of space flight systems and support equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, tests, checks out and inspects mechanical spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
• Performs second party verifications and visually inspects mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
• Operates various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
• Operates a wide range of machine tools. Included but not limited to, drill press, grinders, chop saw, power, and hand tools
• Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
• Supports in other mechanical areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require
• Cross-trains/mentors new hires

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED
• More than 5 years of experience with Structures Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, and/or Final Assembly
• More than 3 years of experience following written and verbal work instructions
• More than 3 years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures
• More than 3 years of experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators
• More than 3 years of experience working with at least one of the following materials (Adhesives; Composites; Epoxy; Fabrics; Honeycomb Core; Laminates/plastics; Resins)
• Ability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time with only short breaks
• Capable of lifting 20lbs or more on a frequent basis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• More than 3 years of experience using structures hand tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
• More than 3 years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• More than 3 years of experience working in at least a 100,000 Class Clean Room environment
• More than 5 years of experience building a variety of component-level space products (e.g. avionics boxes, batteries, mechanisms, optics, printed circuit board assemblies, solar arrays, etc.)
• More than 5 years of experience with mechanical trouble shooting, disassembly and repair

Pay Rate Range

28 - 33 USD hourly

Benefits Information

• Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.