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World View · 3 weeks ago

Balloon Manufacturing Technician

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$19/hr - $19/hr

3+ years exp

World View is a next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) provider delivering integrated, multi-domain solutions across air, stratosphere, and space. The Balloon Manufacturing Technician provides hands-on manufacturing support, assisting with the full product lifecycle from research and development to production.

AerospaceMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Assist with the initial set-up of fabrication and assembly floor, including production machinery installation

Participate in manufacturing area design and productivity analysis

Assist with development and documentation of balloon manufacturing and verification processes

Fabricate / assemble prototype through balloon production

Oversee fabrication/assembly of Stratospheric balloons on a production basis

Provide back-up manufacturing engineering as needed

Diagnose product problems and communicate symptoms to leads

Provide quality verification during production thru final product

Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 70 pounds when setting up equipment

Typically bends and stoops on a regular basis for verification purposes and adjustments

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceFOD environment knowledgeMeasuring instruments proficiencyMS Windows applicationsPlastic heat sealing experienceAutomated systems experienceSelf-initiativeVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment during fabrication, and assembly

Knowledge of and experience with Foreign Object Damage (FOD) environments

Proficiency in the safe use of measuring instruments, various shop tools, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment

MS Windows applications, including proficiency with computer word processing and spreadsheets

Skilled in verbal and written communications

Ability to support production requirements as required for the safe operation of standard manufacturing equipment and machinery

Ability to stand and stoop over 50% of the time

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40lbs

Ability to pass vision standards for quality assurance of material seals

Ability to read standard work instructions

Ability to solve routine problems independently

Ability to demonstrate self-initiative in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness

Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

Occasionally may be requested to travel with a launch team or mission control for quality support

Preferred

Experience working in the Stratospheric ballooning field

Experience in plastic heat or ultrasonic sealing

Experience developing and working with automated systems

Knowledge of plastics heat sealing & polyethylene film handling or related experience (i.e. textile manufacturing, pattern making etc...)

Benefits

Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

Company

World View

Since 2012, World View has led the way in remote sensing and Earth observation from stratospheric high-altitude platforms (HAPs), with demonstrated accomplishments for a variety of scientific, commercial and government organizations.

Founded in 2012

Tucson, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees