Manufacturing Technician

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in New York. The role involves the fabrication, assembly, and integration of rocket hardware while ensuring adherence to strict aerospace standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in high-reliability industries. Benefits include a comprehensive health care plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble flight hardware using methods such as drilling and fastening.
• Use precision calibrated tools to ensure accuracy.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Precision drilling experience

Use of precision measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision calibrated tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Overview

iRocket is developing reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to deliver more frequent, lower-cost access to space. We work across propulsion, structures, integration, and test domains, building toward an era of responsive launch systems.

The Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the fabrication, assembly, and integration of structural and mechanical subassemblies for our rocket hardware. You’ll work closely with manufacturing and quality engineers to build reliable flight hardware in line with strict aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble flight hardware using methods such as drilling, fastening, bonding, and other mechanical processes
• Use precision calibrated tools (e.g. torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers)
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Follow procedures, specifications, and test instructions to ensure hardware is built to design requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality personnel to develop, refine, and document work instructions
• Ensure production tasks are completed on schedule, safely, and to the required quality
• Perform other related duties as needed to support efficient operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to interact effectively (verbal and written) with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or development environments
• Precision drilling experience (tolerance ~ ±0.001 in)
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, military, medical device, or other high-reliability industries
• Ability to read and interpret advanced technical drawings, manuals, and reports
• Proficient use of precision measuring instruments
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments
• Familiarity with forklifts, cranes, or heavy equipment

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources