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Structural Technician Lead, 3rd Shift, Site 2
AST SpaceMobile · Midland, TX · Posted 9 days ago
"Lead a 3rd-shift satellite structures team hands-on, assembling and reworking primary composite and metallic satellite structures at AST SpaceMobile's Midland facility."
We are seeking a Structural Technician, Lead to oversee a team responsible for assembling satellite structural components in a manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where the successful candidate will actively participate in structural assembly while leading and supporting a team of technicians. The position is part of the Control Sat (CSAT) Structures Group , responsible for the assembly, integration, maintenance, and rework of primary satellite structures. Candidates should possess experience working with composite and metallic structures in a precision manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of technicians while actively performing structural assembly tasks.
- Assign, prioritize, and coordinate work based on production schedules and team capabilities.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
- Execute and lead rework (MRO) activities in accordance with engineering dispositions and non-conformance documentation.
- Assemble, drill, fit, and fasten aluminum and composite components to engineering specifications.
- Ensure compliance with approved manufacturing processes, quality standards, and documentation requirements.
- Utilize precision tools including calipers, torque tools, drills, rivet guns, grinders, and measurement equipment.
- Operate and maintain assembly fixtures, jigs, tooling, and drill guides.
- Communicate production status, risks, and schedule impacts to leadership.
- Coach, mentor, and develop technicians to meet quality and productivity objectives.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve technical and production issues.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
- Serve as a liaison between production personnel and leadership.
- Maintain compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
- Support additional manufacturing activities as required to meet business objectives.
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