Technician/Mechanic I - Commercial Space Systems

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Montville, NJ is seeking a Space Production Technician to assist in assembling, calibrating, and testing solenoid valves used on rockets. The role offers hands-on training and a defined growth path within the operations organization at our Montville facility.

You will work with cross-functional teams in a dress of manufacturing and engineering to ensure on-time delivery and quality. Candidates with basic aerospace exposure and a high school diploma are welcome.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow procedures.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate assembly tools per procedures.
• Assemble products per schematics.
• Perform visual inspections.
• Test and troubleshoot valve products.
• Document non-conformances and participate in corrective actions.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Montville, NJ

Job Id:2130-8253-27-N-S

# of Openings:6

Position Profile

As a Technician on our space production team, you will assist in the assembly, calibration, and testing of solenoid valves used on rockets. Our valves play a key role in mission critical functions such as first-stage attitude control thrust generation, pneumatic stage separation, fuel pressurization, and engine ignition.

At our state-of-the-art heated and air-conditioned manufacturing facility in Montville, NJ, you'll work with our cross-functional production and engineering team to achieve quality and on-time delivery goals. By completing our Space Technician Training Program, you'll be well positioned to succeed in your new role and get on a defined path for continued growth in the operations organization.

Responsibilities

Your overall responsibility will be to ensure that the products you build perform their intended functions reliably. You must be able to complete work as directed, in compliance with internal processes. Specific responsibilities include:

• Set up and operate assembly tools (e.g., standard hand tools, micrometers, calipers)
• Assemble products per written procedures and/or schematics
• Perform visual inspections
• Product Test
  • Set up and operate test equipment (e.g., multimeters, pressure gauges and transducers, flow meters)
  • Operate high pressure nitrogen and helium test equipment
  • Conduct functional testing of valve products and record results
  • Troubleshoot and rework products
• Manage or elevate issues impacting assembly and test, communicating with other technicians and team lead as necessary
• Identify and document non-conformances
• Participate in corrective action resolution
• Tool and Equipment Maintenance
  • Maintain all hand tools in clean working condition
  • Notify supervisor of any equipment that requires repair
  • Assist with testing equipment maintenance and/or repair

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow procedures
• Computer literate, with basic PC skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
• 1+ years aerospace/mechanical/automotive experience is beneficial but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent, technical/trade school preferred
• Compensation based on experience.
• Must be a US Citizen
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• This position entails constant exposure to abrasive chemicals
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• Some travel may be required for this position (5-10%)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to stand at length, sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 45 pounds

This position is at our Montville, NJ corporate offices location.

Pay Range: $23.75 - $28.00/hour

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.