Composite Technician I-2nd Shift

About Firefly AerospaceFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SummaryCome help us build rockets. This is an entry-level Composite Technician position where we provide training, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for strong career progression. No previous composites experience is required. Composite Technicians manufacture production and development primary structures, tanks, and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all-composite rocket, and composites fundamentally set Firefly apart from competitors. Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park). This role is for second shift and does have an premium incentive for the role.ResponsibilitiesCut carbon and other composite materials using hand tools to high toleranceAssist with bonding operations (abrade, clean, adhesive preparation)Support hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materialsAssist with vacuum bagging and cure cycle preparationMonitor oven runs under supervisionCure materials per manufacturer specificationsMaintain material handling compliance pursuant to AS9100Read and follow work instructions and assembly printsMaintain shop organization and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)Must be able to work 2nd Shift Thursday-Saturday 4pm-430am and every other Wednesday 4pm-430am.Qualifications0+ years of experienceDemonstrated mechanical aptitudeStrong attention to detailAbility to drill and lay out precision holesProficient with hand tools and power toolsWillingness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.