Assembly Technician

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK. The CEO, CFO and CCO are based around Boulder, CO.

Agile Space Industries is seeking an Assembly Technician to support the production of rocket engines at our manufacturing center in beautiful Durango, Colorado. In this role, you will work with our Manufacturing Engineers to support the delivery of high-quality rocket hardware for in-space propulsion and R&D applications. You will assemble and test rocket engines. You will use computer software to track builds and record data related to builds. You will make recommendations for improvements to the build processes and facility equipment. You will handle decontamination of rocket engines after hotfire testing.

Responsibilities :

• Personal commitment to attention to detail and delivering conforming products to our customers
• Understand and interpret technical schematics and drawing
• Assemble hardware, paying close attention to detail with hardware processing and hardware safety
• Test assemblies and components to verify conformance prior to hotfire testing
• Work autonomously and take initiative in a high cadence environment
• Provide ongoing feedback on hardware and processes to drive manufacturing improvements
• Comfortable with change and growth to embrace new techniques as they emerge and upgrade skills to grow professionally along with our business needs
• Assist in maintaining work performance records, inspection records, and other related items; assure correctness of all documents
• Participate with our team of internal auditors to maintain our QMS (Quality Management System) per AS9100.
• Report issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel, as required
• Safety : Monitor events, materials, and surroundings : Identifying any unsafe situation and notifying an immediate member of management

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Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity.

Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors

Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes

Frequently lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Location : Durango, CO

Salary : The expected salary range for this role is $21-$27 an hour. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Expected Close Date : This position will remain open for a minimum of seven days and will continue to be posted until a qualified candidate is selected.

What You'll Love About Us :

100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Flexible Time Off, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity / Parental / Adoption Leave.

The company will match 100% of the employee 401K contribution up to 4% of the employee's salary.

Employee referral program

Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

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At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

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