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Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago

Machine Shop Assistant III

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space. The Machine Shop Assistant III will assist in inventory management and support machinists by performing various duties related to receiving and distributing materials.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
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Responsibilities

Utilize Speroni Presetting, Haimer Balancing and Heat Shrink equipment in the most effective and efficient manner in a low volume high mix environment
Pull working kit lists for the Machinists
Perform a variety of duties pertaining to receiving, identifying, distributing, and picking inventory/materials
Strong focus on tracking and maintaining inventory levels with a digital record & communicating all information back to the Tooling Supervisor
Prepare inventory counts as needed and establish min/max levels based on data
Perform 5S in the Tool Room area, and work holding racks
Properly stage, and document Tool Kits to be sent to the Manufacturing Floor
Order, receive, store and issue tools, equipment, PPE and other items to employees needed for daily production needs

Qualification

MS OfficeData entryTroubleshootingOrganizational skillsBasic math skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D
Working knowledge of MS Office-Outlook, Excel, Word and have exceptional data entry skills
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to interpret and follow work instructions
Work with a diverse range of personality types
Basic Math Skills
Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be willing to work overtime on an as needed basis

Benefits

Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Pet Insurance
Flexible PTO options

Company

Firefly Aerospace

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Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$796.56M
Key Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M

Leadership Team

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Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
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Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
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