What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Assembly Technician position at SAS Flight Factory?
Aerospace Assembly Technician
Location: Arvada, CO
Who We Are
The SAS Flight Factory (SAS FF) is an elite team that provides precision aerospace manufacturing for mission-critical programs. Ready to be a critical part of one of the most exciting times in space exploration? What started in 2007 with a small team of visionaries is now a collaborative team of 100 tenacious and steadfast specialists acting as trusted partners to clients in the space industry. Our mission is to further humankind’s dreams in air and space, and together, we are driven to innovate across engineering and mission-critical hardware.
Your Role
SAS Flight Factory is seeking to grow our elite team with an exceptional Aerospace Assembly Technician. As an Assembly Technician on our team, you will ensure a quality product through robust assembly, test operations and deburr tasks. You will be part of a successful team working in a hands-on, fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate selected for this position will support our aerospace customers' hardware needs with a combination of wiring assembly, mechanical assembly, and deburr skills. This position reports directly to the Assembly/Deburr Supervisor.
To qualify for this role, we require candidates to have the following:
- 2 years of applicable experience
- Understanding of the principles, concepts, and methods of harness assembly, mechanical assembly deburr, and testing operations in an aerospace environment
- Must be proficient in using standard inspection equipment - calipers, micrometers, pin gages, height gages, etc.
- Ability to consistently execute assembly and deburr processes while maintaining 5S standards
- Installation of hardware- such as helicoils, rivets, bushings, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Maintains an environment of trust, accountability, and teamwork
- Ability to effectively communicate with Management, Engineering, and Operators
In addition, we are most interested in candidates who also have:
- Specialized training and experience and/or an associate degree from a technical school
- Experience with laser marking, soldering, high voltage testing, deburr tooling
- Experience in root cause and corrective action techniques
- Sound judgment, high energy, and creative
- Knowledge of and experience in MIL-spec practices
- CPI_J-STD-001H Certification with Space addendum
- IPC/WHMA-A-620D Certification with Space addendum
How You Will Be Rewarded
The annual base salary range for this role is $45,000.00 to $60,000.00. Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills.
SAS provides a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary.
Benefits:
A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success. Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives. Professional Growth: Lead critical projects and drive innovation at the forefront of the aerospace sector within the SAS Platform.
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Due to our status as a federal contractor, US citizenship is required across all our roles.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation.
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000
