Facilities Assistant - Night Shift

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 42-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 42-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

• Using a variety of basic hand tools and shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Learning and applying different methods of building maintenance and construction to assist in the upkeep of company grounds and facilities.
• Removing and replacing air filters for building systems.
• Emptying and removing trash waste from facility buildings.
• Operating company vehicles and equipment, as required, within company policy.
• Cleaning and organizing work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as, in a team environment, using effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills in-person /over radio, and providing great customer service.
• Identifying safety issues and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete in appropriate time period.
• Performing escorting duties for employees and guests, driving off-premises - including outside of Mojave to deliver or pick up employees and/or products.
• Stocking supply areas with items such as drinking water or printer paper, as needed.
• Performing non-routine tasks, as assigned.

• Knowledge and ability to use common tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades.
• Experience in maintenance or construction in a commercial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, quickly changing work environment.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with employees and customers.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

• Occasional lifting 50 lbs.
• Must have sufficient agility to work in the interior of an aircraft structure. Will need to bend, stoop, squat, and/or kneel to occasionally work in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to work overhead for prolonged periods of time including lifting up to 10-15 pounds.
• Standing 95% of the day, sometimes 8.5 – 12 hours per day.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for an assigned task.
• Work with composite materials such as epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and foam/core products. Will also work closely with chemicals, such as acetone and alcohol.
• May be exposed to dirt, oil, fuel, grease, and hydraulic fluids.
• Able to adapt to altered schedules.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of heavy tools and tables (75-100 lbs., with assistance).
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts, and tools and to manipulate composite material to various shapes using pressure.
• Repetitive hand and arm motions including, but not limited to, trimming, sanding, and/or grinding of materials.
• Occasional sitting computer work.
• Vision at close distances and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or other heavy machinery including occasional driving of company-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass and maintain ‘pass’ status on OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT) in order to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.
• Work on varied work surfaces/environments, including but not limited to working in a busy shop environment, cold room, or in/on aircraft structures including raised platforms including but not limited to ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
• Work may be performed inside or outside of buildings. May be exposed to changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to read and understand SDS.