Sheet Metal Worker

ATR International; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International is seeking a Structural Assembly Technician to support the manufacturing of spacecraft hardware. You will read drawings, document work, and operate equipment while keeping workspaces organized and compliant with instructions.

The role requires HS diploma and 2–4 years in manufacturing or warehouse settings, plus forklift/crane experience and proficiency with drills, hand tools, and measuring equipment. Some weekend/holiday work is expected.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and 2–4 years manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Able to safely operate forklift, man-lift, and/or crane.
• Proficient with mechanical tools and basic measuring equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand assigned manufacturing tasks with direction.
• Document work in shop orders and verify completion.
• Perform daily checkouts of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist test conductors and other operators with flight hardware movement.

Skills

Read drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Tools proficiency

MS Office

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Measuring tools

Drills

Hand tools

Job description

We are looking for a Structural Assembly Technician to join our team. Primary function is to manufacture. To be successful at the primary job function the employee will need to carefully follow work instructions, accurately read and interpret drawings, be responsive to unexpected changes, and have mechanical aptitude.

What you’ll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):

• While following both group lead's direction and shop orders, read and understand assigned manufacturing tasks.
• Document work in shop order and verify work performed.
• Perform necessary daily checkouts of manufacturing equipment.
• Take part in flight hardware moving operation by assisting test conductors, and other operators.
• Report supply and equipment deficiencies to manager
• Keep work spaces neat and organized
• Keep own training and certifications up to date
• Occasionally assist other manufacturing teams in the production of spacecraft hardware.
• Be available to work on some weekends and holidays.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Good driving record
• High school education and 2-4 years of work experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Previous experience safely operating a forklift, man-lift, and/or crane
• Proficient using mechanical tools – drills, hand tools, and basic measuring equipment
• Proficient using Microsoft office applications
• Be available to work overtime, weekends, and support occasional shift changes to support production goals.

These skills would be amazing:

• Advanced mechanical skills for drilling, cutting, and shaping metals and composites.
• FFA Airframe and Powerplant Certification.
• Experience leading small teams of technicians building complex structures or assemblies.
• Having previous experience operating equipment and/or machinery.