Company & Mission:Located in Durango, CO, (Headquarters) and Mount Pleasant, PA (Additive Manufacturing Center) and now expanding into Tulsa, OK. Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.Agile is seeking an Assembly Technician to support the production of rocket engines at our manufacturing center in Durango, Colorado. In this role, you will work with our Manufacturing Engineers to support the delivery of high-quality rocket hardware for in-space propulsion and R&D applications. You will assemble and test rocket engines. You will use computer software to track builds and record data related to builds. You will make recommendations for improvements to the build processes and facility equipment. You will handle decontamination of rocket engines after hotfire testing.This position requires no previous experience in the aerospace industry.Job Details:
- Fabrication, assembly, and test of rocket engine hardware
- Maintain a clean and organized shop suitable for high quality aerospace fabrication
- Provide ongoing feedback on build and test procedures
- Document build processes in a computer-based shop floor management system
- Improve processes and tools to make the job easier
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
- Excellent team player that will interact in harmony with the rest of the organization and will actively work to support the team where needed
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in aerospace fabrication and assembly processes
- Experience with computer software such as MS office, inventory tracking, procurement, and/or PoS systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to routinely lift 20 lbs
- Attention to detail with hardware processing and hardware safety
- Experience with mechanical assembly (commercial or hobby)
- Seeks to constantly improve and optimize processes
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a high cadence environment
Preferred Skills:
- Manufacturing experience with aerospace or government contractor
- Experience working with a machine shop
Employment Type: Non-ExemptLocation: Durango, CORemote: NoThe wage range for this position is $18/hr - $23/hr.What You'll Love About Us:100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption LeaveThe company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee's salary.Employee referral programCompany get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.Don't meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.Reasonable AccommodationAt AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to ...@agilespaceindustries.com.The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
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