Production Technician

About the Role

Operations Technician Level 1 is an entry-level role focused on learning and supporting manufacturing operations in a structured, safety-driven environment. This position works under close supervision while developing technical skills, process understanding, and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Tasks may include but are not limited to solid rocket motor manufacturing processes including tooling/assembly/disassembly, case surface prep, machining, and final assembly.
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area and facilities, and other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Independently execute manufacturing operations in compliance with AS9100, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling of their teams.
• Champion safety culture and ensure strict adherence to explosive safety protocols.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or GED.
• Demonstrates reliability, procedural compliance, and willingness to learn.
• Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing, operations, or technical experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization.
• Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist, push and pull up to 50 lb, etc) while wearing protective equipment (respirator, coveralls, gloves, eye and ear protection, etc).
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.