Components Manufacturing Prep Technician
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
About the job
## Responsibilities include - ## Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production Leads - ## Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations - ## Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct - ## Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages or missing materials are identified - ## Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance - ## Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes and perform part marking - ## Complete prep-level assembly operations such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps as required - ## Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues - ## Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate - ## Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines - ## Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs ## Required - ## 1–3 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields - ## Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings - ## Demonstrated high-level problem-solving skills working in a team environment - ## Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness - ## Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems - ## Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately to supporting teams - ## Physically able to climb ladders and stairs - ## Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations - ## Schedule varies depending on needs; flexibility required - ## Work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary ## Desired - ## Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production - ## Familiarity with ERP / manufacturing execution systems - ## Experience performing visual inspection of machined hardware - ## Familiarity with FOD control practices and clean handling requirements ## Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, 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.
From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Firefly Aerospace
Launches, lands and operates space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
Pay on its listings: 2.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Firefly Aerospace's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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