Material Control Technician

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Material Control Technician to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare materials for shipment or production, including identification.
• Monitor and pull material from freezers as needed to support production. Complete records and transactions for all frozen materials.
• Ensure material transactions are completed in the ERP system for internal and external material movements and consumption.
• Work closely with the Operations, Programs, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure all material needs are met on a timely basis.
• Execute cycle counts.
• Handle the entire life cycle of material, including monitoring expiration dates, shortages, and other pertinent information.
• Kit materials for use in assembly cells.
• Comply with and enforce good housekeeping, all quality procedures, FOD prevention, and safety policies.
• Operate forklift or crane as required.

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED).

• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and computer skills
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office – Excel and Outlook
• Must be a US Person.

• 1+ Years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Skills to drive a pickup truck and gooseneck trailer.

• Lift and transport objects up to 35 pounds; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Sit at a desk and complete work on a computer.
• Work onsite in Columbus, MS.

• Minimum Range: $25,000.00 to $44,000.00
• Maximum Range: $31,000.00 to $55,000.00

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers.

Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications.