AST SpaceMobile
Mechanisms Technician 2nd shift
Midland, Texas, United States · Mid
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About the role
- The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Test teams to ensure flight hardware is built to the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.
- Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience from manufacturing, automotive, aviation, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, military, or technical trades are encouraged to apply.
- Qualifications Education - High School Diploma, GED, technical certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform precision mechanical assembly using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and specialized equipment.
- Support environmental testing activities, including vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC), deployment, and life-cycle testing.
- Support tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and production workstations.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, automotive repair, aviation maintenance, industrial maintenance, production assembly, military technical occupations, or related fields.
- Education
- High School Diploma, GED, technical certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
Nice to have
- Aerospace, aviation, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing experience.
- Experience working in cleanroom environments.
- Knowledge of ESD, FOD, and contamination control practices.
- Experience supporting vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), or environmental testing.
- Experience with harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, and connector installation.
- Familiarity with deployment mechanisms, actuators, motion control systems, or electromechanical assemblies.
- Military aircraft maintenance, avionics, aerospace maintenance, or related experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
Skills
- Experience using hand tools, torque tools, measuring equipment, and power tools.
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