Aerojet Rocketdyne Looking for Mechanical Assembly Technician Full Time

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.

We have an immediate opening for a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) Coleman Aerospace team in Orlando, FL that will support our Torpedo Propulsion Program.

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What we can offer you:

Based in Central Florida our campus boasts year-round near-perfect weather. We are located 15 minutes south of downtown Orlando, a one hour drive from Cocoa Beach, just 15 minutes away from Disney and 5 minutes away from Universal Studios. With the many thousands of restaurants, dozens of golf courses, and numerous other attractions we are a prime location for your future workplace.

Inspiring Company Culture – Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne

Rest and Relaxation – 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays.

Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness

Prepare for the Future – 401(k) with company match

Professional Development – Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program

Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

Exercise judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.

Require minimal supervision. May act as a lead coordinating operations and maintenance activities.

Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions. Errors normally impact effectiveness of own and related teams.

In addition, the selected candidate will conduct the following:

95%-

• Use of hand and power tools, specialty tools and diagnostic Equipment
• Ensuring work is complete using Electro-static discharge precautions
• Use of process plans (Work instructions) and engineering drawings to build assemblies while making sure all steps are read and adhered to.
• Following all special safety requirements for the area
• Tool verification and setup
• Use of lifting devices including cranes and pallet jackets.
• Working with a team to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

5%-

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 2 years of related experience.
• Understanding and ability to read and interpret Mechanical Drawings and Technical Documents.
• Must have strong Mechanical Aptitude for precision work
• Must have Good Time Management and Multi-Tasking Skills
• Must have Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player- Establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and work towards exceeding customer expectations
• Must have Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
• Must have Strong computer skills to Use and operate various computer systems and applicable software and enter data into a computer data base
• Must have knowledge and ability to use Hand tools and power tools
• Must have knowledge of Occupational hazards, calibration requirements, and standard safety practices of the trade.
• Must have ESD, FOE, FOD and 6S knowledge

Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, procedural manuals, etc.
• Use and care for standard production equipment
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Follow safety practices and recognize hazards
• Work with management, supervision or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Desired:

• Robotic MIG welding Experience
• TIG welding experience
• Soldering Experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel items. The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.