Foam Operations Technician – 3D Printing & CNC for Space Hardware

Rothe Development; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cargo Mission Contract in Webster, Texas is seeking a Foam Operations Technician to support fabrication of foam, plastic, and textile products for NASA cargo and engineering teams, using hand tools, 3D printing, and CNC machining.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, problem solving and quality, with training provided to complete tasks within schedule demands.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, and 2+ years of related experience in manufacturing, design, or NASA cargo processing.
• Experience with powered and unpowered tools to fabricate end items.
• Ability to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings.
• Experience with mockup fabrication.
• Experience operating CNC machinery.
• Experience in additive manufacturing.
• Experience in CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CMC Foam Operations team by fabricating protective foam assemblies for hardware flown to the ISS and support prototyping, 3D printing, soft goods, electronics, and mechanical builds.
• Fabricate custom foam launch stowage solutions.
• Program and operate 3D printers.
• Operate 3-Axis CNC Machines.
• Perform hands-on fabrication of contract products.
• Provide technical engineering support and follow work instructions.
• Support mockup design and development.
• Move furniture, assist with lab organization, facility maintenance, and cleaning.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality focus

Safety culture

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

3D printers

CNC machines

3D printing

Creo software

Simplify3D software

Additive manufacturing systems

Job description

The Cargo Mission Contract in Webster, Texas is seeking a Foam Operations Technician to support fabrication of foam, plastic, and textile products for NASA cargo and engineering teams, using hand tools, 3D printing, and CNC machining.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, problem solving and quality, with training provided to complete tasks within schedule demands.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.