Sr. Production Technician -- Weekend 4/40 Day Shift

Sr. Production Technician (Spacecraft Assembly) — Weekend 4/40 Day Shift
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Pay Rate: $37.40/hr
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 4/40 Weekend Day Shift, Friday–Monday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM (10-hour shifts)

Our client is seeking a motivated and skilled Sr. Production Technician to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly and handling of spacecraft and spacecraft components across various build phases.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment
• Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVEs) in developing assembly and test processes, methods, sequences, assembly aids, and test setups
• Assemble and install active and passive flight components per engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures — including structural parts and assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas, and thermal blankets
• Maintain documentation including ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate/demate logs, and task logs
• Handle spacecraft during build and test operations
• Assemble and check out ground support equipment
• Support test equipment setup
• Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and other handling equipment
• Provide guidance and training to junior personnel

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• High school diploma
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Willingness to accommodate shift work, including mandatory overtime as needed
• Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 ft, platforms, and man lifts up to 40 ft
• Ability to work in confined spaces (spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chambers)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work lying flat on chest on an extended platform for most of a shift
• Ability to obtain certifications in ESD Awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torquing
• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety requirements (safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, fall protection, etc.)

Preferred Requirements

• A&P certification or equivalent work history

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