Overview
Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to space and defense customers. Our Los Angeles, California, facility is the company’s headquarters for the Space Business Unit and specializes in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware for large and small liquid engines that support exploration missions as well as the defense of our nation and allies.
The Space Shuttle Main Engine, which successfully powered 135 missions, as well as rocket engines for the Atlas, Delta, Saturn and Thor launch vehicles were all built at the company’s San Fernando Valley facility. In all, rocket engines that were built in the LA area have successfully launched more than 370 astronauts into space and powered more than 2,100 missions. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.
We are seeking a Propulsion Product Specialist (2nd Shift) to join our facility in Canoga Park, California (Los Angeles area). This is a Second Shift, Union position.
What we can offer you:
Inspiring Company Culture – Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Rest and Relaxation – 3 weeks of vacation annually plus 48 hour annual sick allowance. 9/80 schedule at most locations, providing for longer weekends. Annual year end company closure, plus company paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness.
Prepare for the Future – 401(k) with company match.
Professional Development – Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program.
Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.
Trusted – Aerojet Rocketdyne is proud to be recognized as America’s Most Trusted Aerospace & Defense Company.
https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trusted-companies-2022
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)
Assemble, repair, and test the mechanical, pneumatic and, plumbing, electrical & instrumentation elements of developmental and production propulsion products per engineering requirements and performance standards. Common hardware includes pneumatic & hydraulic valves, pressure vessels, manifolds, injectors, thrust chambers, wiring harness & cable assemblies, circuitry, thermocouples, strain gauges and welded line assemblies.
Using hand tools, precision measuring instruments and power equipment, assemble, repair, rework and modify components to required tolerances by hand fitting, aligning, adjusting, lapping, shimming, tapping, drilling and reaming.
Operate pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic test equipment to simulate operating conditions and perform tests of propulsion products and components for internal leakage, pressure differentials, load curves, contraction, expansion and flows.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalence.
Minimum 3 years’ experience:
- Experience at performing safety/lockwiring.
- Experience with lubrication & installation of o-rings, seals and other soft goods.
- Experience sizing/selecting torque wrenches per drawing call-outs; applying proper torque technique using manual and digital wrenches and torque meters.
- Experience installing and extracting helicoil threaded inserts.
- Experience operating test console using pneumatic controls (regulators, relief valves, burst discs).
- Experience setting up pressure test fittings/lines and performing bubble leak tests.
- Experience reading analog and digital gauges and to control pressure / temperature to within specified tolerance/range of accuracy.
- Single-zone/single-cavity pneumatic pressure & leak testing.
- Experience recording information manually or with the aid of a computer based system.
- Experienced at reading & interpreting information from planning documents, drawings, specifications and other written work instructions to successfully perform assembly and test operations per defined requirements.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.) in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection. Some positions may require Respirator clearance up to and including the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level A clearance. Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or auto. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
Pay range for this position:
$30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Note about pay range:
Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for California and/or Washington State and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.