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Thermal Protection Systems Technician III (B shift)
8082 Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting TPS Technician opportunity with our client in Merritt Island, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Application of thermal protection systems (TPS) onto New Glenn flight hardware
- Performing surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, and vacuum bagging of large structures
- Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealants, primers, RTV adhesives, solvents, foam insulation, and consumable materials
- Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
- Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects
- Ability to support scheduled work shift, overtime, and weekends if/when vital.
Job Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace thermal protection applications
- Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding, RTV bonding of TPS, ablative TPS materials, foam insulation applications, pressure sensitive adhesive applications, vacuum bagging, thermal blankets, applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, adhesives, and other special finishes
- Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling
- Must be able to be respirator qualified
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
- Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs
Desired Qualifications:
- 7+ Years of experience working with aerospace thermal protection systems or coatings
- Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field
- Demonstrated success as a “hands-on” technical leader
- Experience in handling large aerospace components
- Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
- Experience in new product introduction
- Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
Job Details:
- 6 Month Contract
- Location: Merritt Island, FL
- Pay Range: Varies on Shift
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jeff Morgante
I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.
Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking. I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today!