ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

This position is for a Machine Shop Support Specialist reporting to the Machine Shop Manager. Works as an individual and team contributor to achieve objectives that have a significant impact on area of responsibility. Will be required to deburr, clean and move parts throughout the machine shop to facilitate manufacturing and production. This position is located in Briggs, TX, just north of Liberty Hill. Career advancement opportunities available in both the Quality and Production teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines
• Examination of surfaces in order to find defects
• Removal of defects and smoothing of uneven surfaces
• Cleans and organizes work area
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stand and concentrate for long periods of time are required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items

Desired

• Experience with basic blueprint reading
• Able to bench close tolerance dimensions within what the blueprint calls for
• Experience utilizing various measuring instruments-mics, veneers, ultra-sonic thickness gauges, etc.
• Able to utilize various grinding equipment - angle head grinders, pencil grinders, straight grinders, and palm sanders

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.