Components Manufacturing Prep Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Educational and relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Valvery Integration Prep Technician to support production readiness. You will prepare incoming jobs, verify parts, document processes and stage work for the manufacturing team.

Candidates of varying experience levels are encouraged to apply. The role requires following work instructions, assembly readiness checks, and adherence to clean handling practices in an aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in aerospace, manufacturing, R&D, or related industrial fields.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing orders, and basic technical drawings.
• Demonstrated problem solving in a team environment with attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production leads.
• Prepare incoming jobs by printing work instructions, assembling job packets, and staging work.
• Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify required parts are present.
• Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages are identified.
• Visually inspect incoming parts for damage and non-conformances.
• Clean hardware using approved methods and perform part marking.
• Complete prep-level assembly such as helicoil or keensert as needed.
• Triage held jobs and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues.
• Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment with chemical compliance checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reading technical drawings

Physically able to lift 50 lbs

Willing to work nights/weekends

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing tracking systems

Job description

Manufacturing Valvery Integration Prep Technician

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Firefly Manufacturing Prep Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure incoming work is fully prepared and ready for production according to established instructions and production requirements. This work primarily includes receiving and preparing incoming jobs, verifying parts and documentation, cleaning and marking hardware, performing prep‑level assembly steps, and staging work for assignment to the manufacturing production team. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production leads
• Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations
• Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct
• Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages or missing materials are identified
• Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non‑conformance
• Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic/sonic cleaning processes and perform part marking
• Complete prep‑level assembly operations such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps as required
• Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues
• Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate
• Document standard rework, create NCRs for non‑conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1‑3 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings
• Demonstrated high‑level problem solving skills working in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems
• Ability to identify issues early and upscale appropriately to supporting teams
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
• Work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary
• Experience in a manufacturing supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production
• Familiarity ERP / manufacturing execution systems
• Experience performing visual inspection of machined hardware
• Familiarity with FOD control practices and clean handling requirements

BENEFITS

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational and relocation reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

LEGAL & EEO STATEMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally