Lead Mechanical Technician - Flight Hardware & Assembly

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space, based in Colorado, seeks a Mechanical Technician V to lead the assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems for flight hardware. You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure quality, applying precision drilling, bonding, and calibration while adhering to PPE, safety, and 5S/ESD standards.

Ideal candidates bring master-level equipment setup, exceptional problem-solving, and the ability to guide a team through complex mechanical fabrication and testing.

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform master-level equipment setup and maintenance activities and display mechanical aptitude and hand tools/precision tools competency.
• Unparalleled expertise in precision cleaning.
• Knowledge of 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to conduct verification/troubleshooting of own work and lead others.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Master understanding of mechanical assemblies, soldering, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems to meet specs.
• Collaborate with engineers and lead technicians to ensure flight hardware quality.
• Perform precision drilling, bonding, and calibration tasks.
• Inspect, assemble, integrate, and check flight hardware and systems.
• Follow PPE, shop safety, 5S, FOD, and ESD protocols; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mentor technicians and drive production goals.

Skills

Master-level equipment setup

Precision cleaning

5S, FOD, ESD awareness

Leadership

Communication

Education

IPC & J-STD Certifications

A&P License

Tools

Calibrated tools

Soldering equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Sierra Space, based in Colorado, seeks a Mechanical Technician V to lead the assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems for flight hardware. You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure quality, applying precision drilling, bonding, and calibration while adhering to PPE, safety, and 5S/ESD standards.

Ideal candidates bring master-level equipment setup, exceptional problem-solving, and the ability to guide a team through complex mechanical fabrication and testing.