Aerospace Technician III

Varstaff is currently searching for the following:

• Manufacture, assemble, and test New Glenn (GS1) First Stage Booster according to written

procedures.

• Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment.
• Assist with transition from development to production, including first articles.
• Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings,

specifications, and written procedures.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or

maintenance.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control.
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight

vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground
support equipment as required.

• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque

wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, height gauges and optical measuring instruments.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD,

and ESD

• Ability to work off-shift, extended overtime, and weekends if/when vital.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and background
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of

inclusion.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field
• Experience in at least one of the following is required: fluids and tubing install, instrumentation

and electrical harness routing, general Aerospace/Launch vehicle assembly.

• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test

procedures.

• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and backgrounds
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person.
• Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas.
• Work at Heights on work stands and in lifts.
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully

admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field
• Proven success as a “hands-on” technical leader
• Work optimally with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team

environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities

• Continuous improvement attitude. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and

improving.

• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Experience in handling large aerospace components
• Experience in assembling large tight tolerance structures.
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50lbs.
• Military experience