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Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

This position is located at our manufacturing, developing, and testing facility in Briggs, TX, north of Austin, TX.

Job Summary:
Supported daily chamber production operations by preparing and assembling components, handling materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Worked closely with technicians, engineers, and supervisors to meet production schedules while following technical drawings, work instructions, and quality and safety standards.

• Assisted Chamber Production Technicians with daily manufacturing and production activities.
• Utilized hand tools and shop equipment to prepare, assemble, deburr, and finish components.
• Supported material handling, staging, and organization to maintain efficient production workflow.
• Prepared parts, hardware, and tooling for assembly operations.
• Practiced a "Clean as You Go" approach to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient workspace.
• Assisted with inventory management of shop supplies, hardware, consumables, and tooling.
• Performed basic measurements and verified proper identification and organization of parts.
• Followed work instructions, technical drawings, and supervisor direction to complete production tasks accurately.
• Load, unload, and transported materials using appropriate equipment while following safety procedures.
• Communicated effectively with team members, engineers, and supervisors to support production goals and resolve workflow issues.
• Supported general shop operations to help meet production schedules, maintain quality standards, and achieve team objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Working knowledge of MS Office-Outlook, Excel, Word and have exceptional data entry skills
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to interpret and follow work instructions
• Work with a diverse range of personality types
• Basic Math Skills
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be available for overtime and weekend hours

Desired

• Forklift and crane operation knowledge
• The excitement and passion to succeed for career development

Firefly 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