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Contract - Assembly Technician, level 4
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Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.
Redwire Space Components is seeking a Contract - Assembly Technician for our site in Marlborough, MA. Where our team has been actively accelerating humanity’s expansion into space for multiple decades. During that time, our innovative team has been designing and manufacturing mission-critical, high reliability optical sensors for satellites providing guidance, navigation, situational awareness, and control capabilities. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
Summary
Redwire Space Components, LLC has a current opportunity for an Assembly Technician, Level 4, located at our facility in Marlborough, MA for a period of up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion.
Responsibilities
- Working under a microscope build mechanical / optical / electrical assemblies utilizing assembly drawings, procedures, and specifications
- Take and record precision measurements using caliper, drop indicator or optical measurement scope
- Solder components or leads per IPC J-STD-001
- Mix and apply polymeric materials such as epoxies as required in assembly procedures
- Maintain assembly build records and signoffs as required
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- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 6 or more years’ of experience building precision optical / electrical / mechanical assemblies to the highest quality standards
- Experience soldering electrical/electronic components and assemblies (previous IPC J-STD-001 certification a plus)
- Experience working in a lab/clean room environment
Desired Skills
- Previous experience working under a microscope with delicate materials
- Experience with mixing polymeric materials by weight and/or volume
- Comfortable using a computer to retrieve drawings and procedure from our document management system
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Range
$29.00 - $37.00 per hour
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
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For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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. Learn more about the ITAR [Click Here](Click Here)
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