Shop Assistant

Amro Fabricating Corporation

Brea (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Brea, CA is seeking a Shop Assistant to support machining, assembly, and general shop tasks. The role focuses on maintaining clean, safe operations and meeting production schedules under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic blueprint interpretation, and the ability to work with all levels of management. U.S. person status is required.

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
  • General blueprint interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Follows AS 9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintains a clean and organized workspace to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Coordinates with supervisors and manufacturing personnel to prioritize production schedules.
  • Works with supervisors and manufacturing personnel to establish methods of manufacture.
  • Operates equipment required to support production needs.
  • Communicates tooling or equipment requirements to the supervisor.
  • Manufactures, machines, and assembles products according to work instructions and blueprint specifications.
  • Understands how product performance affects customers in the event of failure.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Shop Assistant

Brea, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3915

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Space and Launch business, which has contributed to the nation’s space programs for decades by delivering complete solutions from concept to flight. We enable successful space operations with mission-critical technology supporting every step from first launch to final landing, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment. Our high-performance solutions are engineered to operate in the most extreme environments and meet precise mission requirements.

In this role, you support manufacturing operations by performing machining, assembly, and general shop tasks that directly contribute to delivering high-quality components. You help maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow established procedures, and work closely with supervisors and production personnel to ensure schedules and methods of manufacture are met. Your attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship play a key role in meeting production requirements and ensuring customer products perform as intended.

Responsibilities

  • Follows AS 9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintains a clean and organized workspace to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Coordinates with supervisors and manufacturing personnel to prioritize production schedules.
  • Works with supervisors and manufacturing personnel to establish methods of manufacture.
  • Operates equipment required to support production needs.
  • Communicates tooling or equipment requirements to the supervisor.
  • Manufactures, machines, and assembles products according to work instructions and blueprint specifications.
  • Understands how product performance affects customers in the event of failure.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Entry-level experience.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
  • General blueprint interpretation skills.
  • Basic knowledge of machine setups, tools, tooling, cutters, and assembly practices.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Space and Launch business, which has contributed to the nation’s space programs for decades by delivering complete solutions from concept to flight. We enable successful space operations with mission-critical technology supporting every step from first launch to final landing, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment. Our high-performance solutions are engineered to operate in the most extreme environments and meet precise mission requirements.

In this role, you support manufacturing operations by performing machining, assembly, and general shop tasks that directly contribute to delivering high-quality components. You help maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow established procedures, and work closely with supervisors and production personnel to ensure schedules and methods of manufacture are met. Your attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship play a key role in meeting production requirements and ensuring customer products perform as intended.

Responsibilities

  • Follows AS 9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintains a clean and organized workspace to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Coordinates with supervisors and manufacturing personnel to prioritize production schedules.
  • Works with supervisors and manufacturing personnel to establish methods of manufacture.
  • Operates equipment required to support production needs.
  • Communicates tooling or equipment requirements to the supervisor.
  • Manufactures, machines, and assembles products according to work instructions and blueprint specifications.
  • Understands how product performance affects customers in the event of failure.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Entry-level experience.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
  • General blueprint interpretation skills.
  • Basic knowledge of machine setups, tools, tooling, cutters, and assembly practices.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.


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