Assembler - General (contract)

Boeing Future of Flight; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems in El Segundo seeks a Mechanical Technician to perform complex production assembly on spacecraft structures and assemblies. You will read blueprints, use micrometers and calipers, and verify parts per written procedures.

This contract role involves fabricating, assembling, testing and inspecting hardware, while mentoring newer hires and coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, tests, checks out and inspects mechanical spacecraft assemblies from blueprints and specifications
• Performs verifications and visual inspections of assemblies
• Operates various handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, lifts) and a wide range of machine tools
• Interacts with Design/ Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Procurement for quality and tooling issues
• Supports in other mechanical areas as needed
• Cross-trains/mentors new hires

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical assembly

Precision measurement

Manual tools usage

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Drill press

Job description

Interpret schematics, assembly drawings, technical manuals

Micrometers

Composite Materials

Calipers

High School Diploma/GED

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

Min Pay Rate $28

Max Pay Rate $33

Currency USD

Unit 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.