1st Shift Production Technician

Summary
The Production Technician works in all areas of Production which includes working with composite structures, producing complex assemblies, tape wrapping, and compression molding.

Shift & Location

1st Shift M-F 6:00am-2:30pm

Huntington Beach

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Complete work orders/travelers when they are scheduled to be finalized.

Utilize ISO 9001/AS9100 standards.

Understand the production process in the various areas which include tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup of composites.

Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Mix and measure resin and adhesive.

Adjust temperature controls of ovens.Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

Maintain production or processing equipment.

Use of upper body mobility such as bending, use of arms and hands, and standing for the majority of the time.

Education & Experience

2-3 years of experience preferred.

Ability to lift 50lbs.

Repetitive motion consideration.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing/walking/sitting for at least 8 hours.

Pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping or carrying up to 50 lbs. Minimum 35 lbs.

Prolonged periods of repetitive movement are required.

Holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand(s).

Occasional extending of arms to reach overhead, at shoulder level and below shoulder level.

Occasional forklift driving required.

Travel Requirements
No travel required for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement*

About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employee compensation disclosures are tightly controlled. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate on any protected class. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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