Job ID: ALC20162212-37738

With projected annual revenues of $4.5 billion, approximately 12,500 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

Orbital ATK Flight Systems Group provides products and services that span the launch, missile systems and aerospace markets. We are a premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products; a leading provider of small and medium class space launch vehicles for Civil, DoD and Commercial missions; a major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense; and a world class manufacturer of composite primary and secondary structures for commercial and military aircraft and launch vehicles.

United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential.

Orbital ATK is currently seeking several Temporary Production Technicians to provide support to our Operations team in our Clearfield offices.

NOTE: This is a temporary employee position. Hours are part-time.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

As a Production Technician you work on the next generation composite structures.

This job involves the fabrication of composite hardware using hand layup method. It will also require development of skills to follow that hardware through sanding and drilling operations and up to final finishing and sell to customer.

Experience Requirements:

•Candidate must have 0-2 years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environment and/or hand tools.

Education/Certifications:

•High School Diploma or equivalent GED (education will be verified)

Skills & Qualifications:

•Must be able to work part-time hours during the day shift (6:00 am – 6:30pm) or night shift (6:00 pm – 6:30am)

•Must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules

•Must be able to work weekends

•Must be able to use standard measuring equipment

•Must be able to use power hand tools

•Must be able to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures

•Proficient in Microsoft applications

•Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Preferred Experience:

•Composite experience and/or certification preferred

•Previous composite, manufacturing, or production experience preferred

Competencies for Success:

•Positive individual who is willing to expand current skill set, through schooling and training

•Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization

•Strong attention to detail and accuracy

•Ability to multitask and prioritize

•Ability to work independently

•Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment

•Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence

•High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player

Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products – and your ideas – into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you’ll be amazed at what you can do!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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