Structures Fabricator - STOKE Space Technologies

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Job Title

Structures Fabricator

Job Location

Kent, Washington, United States

Job Listing URL

https://stokespace.com/careers/current-openings?gh_jid=5479959004

Job Description

A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth.

Description
Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems at Stoke is the drive to fabricate high quality parts and iterate quickly. As a Structures Fabricator you will be responsible for the fit up, welding and assembly of critical rocket structures as well as the rapid iteration of processes and tooling. You will work closely with engineers to develop new manufacturing processes, onboard new equipment and manufacturing capabilities, define and improve work orders and processes documentation and own the fabrication of hardware that will deliver payloads to space. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, weld and assemble sheet metal and machined components into complex assemblies
Improve the quality and throughput of the parts and assemblies you fabricate
Build and maintain an efficient workspace with an eye toward continuous improvement
Source, create, maintain and improve tools, consumables and equipment
Maintain stringent quality standards for the parts, processes, and people in your work area

Qualifications

Proven experience in metal fabrication, forming, cutting, fitting with strong emphasis on welded sheet metal assemblies.
Capable of designing and building custom jigs, tooling and fixtures to support manufacturing needs
Demonstrated skill in TIG, MiG, Laser welding or other aerospace-appropriate welding techniques for stainless steel, nickel, aluminum or titanium
Strong understanding of aerospace appropriate quality standards and ability to conduct in-process and final quality checks
Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications
Strong problem solving skills and ability to think creatively
Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Able to withstand repetitive movements

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Equity

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 2 Range: $30.58 - $45.87/hour
Level 3 Range: $38.22 - $57.31/hour

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

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