What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valve Technician position at Ketema?
Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
Who is Senior Aerospace Ketema?
We are a technology-driven, team-oriented company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.
We are currently seeking a full-time Valve Technician for 1st shift at our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA.
What Does the Job Involve?
The Valve Technician specializes in assembling and testing cryogenic valves used to launch satellites into Space.
What will my responsibilities include?
- Under minimum supervision, assembles and tests cryogenic valves. Performs these tests using Helium and Liquid Nitrogen. Able to troubleshoot when a leak arises during pre-test. Constructs complex part assemblies of 50 subcomponents. Follows assembly work instructions (AIS) sequences.
- Performs calculations and operates a variety of equipment to produce parts to close tolerances.
- Checks own work for conformance to specifications. Inspects own work to ensure compliance with B/P and specification.
- Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements.
- Works from verbal orders, blueprints, sketches, handbooks, etc. to determine the dimensions, finish, and clearances required.
- Training requirements SAK-0951 and SAK-0941 upon hire.
What Key Skills and Experience Do I Need?
- Answer telephones.
- Maintain logs.
- Proofread documents.
- Research information.
- Calculator
- Photocopier
What Qualifications Should I Have?
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- 3-5 years in Aerospace assembly.
Why Join Senior Aerospace Ketema?
Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.