Structures Technician (Dragon)

• →Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the rocket and spacecraft.
• →Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions.
• →Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps.
• →Check for good edge margins and alignment.
• →Shim and/or trim parts as required.
• →Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full size holes.
• →Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s).
• →Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor.
• →Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required.
• →Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners.
• →Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly.
• →Apply sealant, alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes.
• →Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies.
• →Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
• →Determine and obtain correct type and size fasteners.
• →Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation.
• →Install bushings into housings using arbor press and/or hydraulic puller.
• →Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings.
• →Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner).
• →Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate. 
• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical assembly experience.

• Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company. 
• High-volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes.
• Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools.
• Capable of visualizing a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view and understanding symbols, flag notes, and general notes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions).
• Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience operating computing equipment.

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Approximate shift start times: 1st shift (5 AM); 2nd shift (3 PM).
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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