Aerospace Fabricator

Astranis
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 36 - 47 hourlyFunction: SalesExperience: 1+ yearsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Attention to detail","Documentation","Team collaboration","Adaptability"]

Coordinate and support the production of propulsion hardware for micro-GEO satellites. Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC tube bender and other metal fabrication tools, then prepare components for welding and assembly. Manage inventory and material traceability, perform dimensional and quality inspections, and follow work instructions and paperwork. Identify and help commission capital equipment while serving as a flexible, hands-on resource across the factory.

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6 months ago

Aerospace Fabricator

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Job Summary

Coordinate and support the production of propulsion hardware for micro-GEO satellites. Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC tube bender and other metal fabrication tools, then prepare components for welding and assembly. Manage inventory and material traceability, perform dimensional and quality inspections, and follow work instructions and paperwork. Identify and help commission capital equipment while serving as a flexible, hands-on resource across the factory.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC tube bender and other metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications.
  • •Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites.
  • •Manage inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components.
  • •Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies.
  • •Follow processes and work instructions, complete paperwork, provide feedback, and help commission capital equipment.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 36 - 47 hourly
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife Insurance401kPaid LeaveMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •Program and operate CNC fabrication equipment and fabrication tools.
  • •Interpret technical drawings and test plans and follow procedures and work instructions.
  • •Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and other handling equipment.
  • •Be able to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required.
  • •Lift at least 25 lbs unassisted and perform physically demanding tasks; willing to travel for vendor visits and trainings.
Experience:1+ years
Skills:TroubleshootingAttention to detailDocumentationTeam collaborationAdaptability
Tech Stack:CNCCNC tube benderMetal fabrication toolsTechnical drawingsTest plansCranesMan liftsTugsDimensional inspectionQuality inspectionsFARO armCMMGD&TWeldingOrbital tube welding (OTW)Material traceability

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Astranis
Designs and manufactures small geostationary communications satellites to provide affordable broadband connectivity to underserved regions using proprietary microGEO satellite technology and integrated ground systems.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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