Electron Beam Welding – Machine Operator

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Manufacturing Technician – Electron Beam Welder

Job Code: 30397

Job Location:

Redmond, WA

2nd Shift 4/10 Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week. The position typically works Monday–Thursday but candidates must be able to work other shifts and overtime as needed to meet production schedules.

At Aerojet Rocketdyne Redmond, we develop and manufacture rocket engines used on satellites and spacecraft. We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician with experience in Electron Beam Welding. The candidate will be trained and become certified to perform production EB welding within the first 90 days.

• Weld to aerospace industry standards
• Adhere to or help develop qualified weld schedules for aerospace hardware
• Use micrometers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, calipers, and other calibrated metrology equipment
• Section, chemically etch, and evaluate weld samples
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining Electron Beam Welding equipment
• Read and interpret engineering and tooling drawings, manufacturing sketches, and work instructions
• Communicate with engineering and technicians regarding technical requirements and processes
• Offer suggestions and recommendations to engineers regarding welding equipment, materials, techniques, and procedures
• Perform other technical or assembly duties as needed to support production
• Move heavy objects as required
• Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (U.S. citizenship required)

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant welding experience, OR a post‑secondary Associate’s degree with at least 2 years of welding experience

• Experience in Electron Beam Welding
• Understanding of electrical test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Knowledge of IPC 620 certification preferred
• Experience with conventional lathes, mills, and numerical control machines
• Proficiency in setting up and performing welds per industry specifications
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment; familiarity with 5S and lean procedures
• Ability and willingness to work other shifts and overtime as necessary
• Experience with Oracle and Delmia
• Knowledge of laminar flow environments and FOE/FOD controls
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly and testing of electromechanical components

Salary range: $25.48/hr – $47.60/hr (not a guarantee; final offer may vary based on experience and location). Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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