What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician (General Helper) position at Impulse Space?
Description
As a Manufacturing Technician at Impulse, you'll play an essential role in supporting our manufacturing operations and contributing to the creation of groundbreaking technologies. This isn't just any job, it's an opportunity to be part of a passionate team where every contribution makes a real impact on the mission. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves to help build space vehicles. If you have the drive to make a difference and want to be part of something epic, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations by performing hands-on work with space flight hardware, tools, and equipment
- Help operate various CNC equipment and maintain quality standards for machined parts
- Perform de-burring and polishing of machined parts to ensure a smooth finish and compliance with specifications
- Clean parts using precision cleaning processes to maintain high-quality standards before assembly or further machining
- Operate and maintain various tools and equipment, including hand and power tools, assembly fixtures, and basic machinery
- Interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications to assist in the assembly and fabrication of machined parts and assemblies
- Assist in inventory management and prepare materials for machining processes
- Maintain a clean and efficient work environment, adhering to 5S standards and supporting workplace safety
- Provide input and feedback for process improvements and efficiency enhancements
- Operate forklift for material handling and movement as required
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing or mechanical fabrication environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks involving manual labor
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to implement solutions quickly
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 4 years' of demonstrated experience working in an aerospace production environment
- Familiarity with basic fabrication tools and processes (fabrication, electric/pneumatic power tools, and welding)
- Understanding of precision cleaning and finishing processes for aerospace components
- Experience with machinery in a shop environment
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Additional Information:
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required to support critical milestones
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8 hours minimum)
- Comfortable with lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching as part of the job
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About Impulse Space
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
