What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Technician position at ExoTerra Resource LLC?
Company Background
ExoTerra is an industry leader in the development and production of electric propulsion systems for small and micro satellites. The company provides propulsion solutions for space exploration, defense and commercial programs. We are in need of a lead technician to manage and organize the team's production and test technicians.
Responsibilities
The Lead Technician will be responsible for managing ExoTerra's team of technicians. The Lead technician will:
- Manage daily tasking of the technicians;
- Supervise work, ensure quality standards are met, and provide training and help where needed;
- Track performance metrics for the group;
- Coordinate with Program Managers and Planners to allocate resources to meet project deadlines;
- Coordinate with manufacturing engineers, product assurance, and inventory teams to ensure technicians have resources they need to perform their jobs on time;
- Provide feedback to engineering on product manufacturability and process improvements;
- Perform annual reviews for technicians and recommend promotions and raises for team;
- Sign off on technician timecards
Qualifications
- >15 years of technician experience
- Experience managing a small team
- Associates Degree in relevant field
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to plan tasks, assign resources, monitor progress and troubleshoot problems
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Able to lift 40 lbs
- Able to climb a 13' ladder
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Desired Skills
- Experience with soldering, crimping and harness build
- Experience with mechanical assembly
- Experience with electronics board repair & testing
- Experience with welding
- Experience with Visio, Excel, Smartsheets, MS Project, and/or CAD Drawing software
- Experience with random vibration, pressure, or thermal vacuum testing
- Experience with non-conformance resolution
- NASA Certifications for soldering, crimping & harnesses
- Experience with vacuum chambers
- Good time management skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Education reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Holiday shut down (Christmas to New Year's)
- Paid time off - 2 weeks vacation
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $50 - $60
