Assembly Technician
Valves
Posted on 2/2/2023
INACTIVE
Rockets for small satellite launches
Company Overview
ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, they're building a launch system they are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches.
Aerospace
B2B
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$460.2M
Founded
2017
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 24%Locations
El Segundo, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience working in an aerospace, manufacturing, military, or automotive environment
- 2+ years of experience performing hydraulic, pneumatic proof, leak, thermal, and electrical tests
- 2+ years of professional assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in the aerospace industry
- Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints
- High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of assembly procedures
- Previous experience with interaction and correspondence with support engineers
- A&P license
- Embodies team mentality; coachable and reliable
- Experience with mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong mathematical, basic computer, problem-solving, decision-making skills, and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to make full use of computer network systems
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team, meet aggressive schedules
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
- Ability to take project goals inputs and works towards that end-goal beyond individual task assignment
- Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, pressurized testing, etc.) and expertise across products (pneumatic, electromechanical, and passive valves) while training peers in a fast-growing team
- 5S knowledge and LEAN experience
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends, and travel as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality components for RS-1 by collaborating with engineering and leadership to achieve ABL's component delivery rate in a reliable manner
- Precisely assemble motors, pumps, valves, regulators, and mechanisms per work instructions and ABL specifications
- Record passdown of completed work and report to the lead technician or manager
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, professional, and neat work area, adhering to 5S industry standards
- Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team, operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products
- Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, quality, or rate of components
- Collaborate & cooperate with team members to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets
- Be flexible and willing to adapt to “best practices” in order to meet production demands