Senior Metal Fabricator

Senior Metal Fabricator

Overview

Senior Metal Fabricator LOCATION: Moffett Field, CA JOB STATUS: Modified Full Time CLEARANCE: None CERTIFICATION: TRAVEL: As Needed SALARY: 65-70/hour

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for Senior Metal Fabricator located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. Astrion seeking a highly skilled Metal Fabricator with specialized experience in precision fabrication of complex components, specifically for the ArcJet facility at NASA Ames Research Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Extensive experience with precision machining of complex metallic components.
• Experience with high-temperature, high-current, or aerospace hardware preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC machining, manual machining, and inspection methods.
• Ability to design and document manufacturing processes.
• Experience integrating machining equipment and establishing shop workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to participate in engineering and quality reviews.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience working in aerospace, R&D environments, or government facilities.
• Familiarity with thermal protection system components or arc jet facility hardware.
• Experience fabricating or refurbishing electrodes or other specialty plasma hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, establish, and equip a development shop, including procurement and integration of machining and inspection equipment.
• Develop machining, inspection, and refurbishment processes
• Fabricate a proof-of-concept, including all required connecting hardware, or produce documentation detailing the manufacturing process.
• Refurbish previously used components to extend service life while meeting NASA quality standards.
• Produce detailed manufacturing work instructions for build of components.
• Support engineering design reviews, configuration control discussions, and quality assurance evaluations.
• Ensure all work meets NASA safety, precision, and documentation requirements.
• Ad-hoc support as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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