At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
EBAD seeks a skilled Rapid Prototype Technician reporting to the Engineering Development Lead of Engineering Lab. The position is in Simsbury, CT.
Responsibilities:
The Rapid Prototype Technician will support the business capture and product development organizations by maintaining the “Innovation Garage” development area and executing 3D print jobs. The Technician will work independently on a broad range of development activities. Detailed responsibilities are as follows:
- Maintain a safe live explosive work area and advise engineers on best safety practices
- Maintain accurate live and inert inventory, including weekly audits
- Perform maintenance and cleaning of 3D printers, including working with the facilities team to safely dispose of hazardous waste material and coordinating with outside vendors
- Stock and maintain hand-tools
- Execute 3D print jobs
- Maintain and re-tock 3D print material inventory
- Assist as needed on energetic prototype fabrication and test
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience with the following skills:
- Handling, building, or testing explosive assemblies
- Maintaining accurate inventory
- Following written procedures
- Maintaining manufacturing or test equipment, including working with outside vendors on repairs and maintenance
- Safe operation of hand-held power tools
And has an ability and desire to learn:
- Operation of 3D printers
- Basic 3D modelling
- Fabrication of test fixtures
Desired skills:
- 3D printing including software, material postprocessing, and an understanding of the materials involved
- Understanding of material strengths
- Solid Works or other Cad modeling
- Engineering test instrumentation and data collection
- Microsoft Office
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.