Technician I, 1st Shift, Site 2

Midland, Texas, United States

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview:

The Technician I will work in a manufacturing environment, performing tasks related to assembly and production of parts for satellite systems.

The rate for this role starts at $20 an hour.

Available shifts: 1.) Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 5:30pm OR 2.) Monday–Thursday, 6:00pm 4:30am (Nightshift is a base pay of $20/hr + 10% shift differential)

Depending on business needs, this role may also have opportunities on:

  • Shift 3- Weekends: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (3x12s).
  • Shift 4- Weekends/Nights: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. (3x12s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works as part of a production team to assemble parts.
  • Sorts and places material or items on tables, racks or bins.
  • Assembles satellite sub-assembly parts manually.
  • Uses various hand tools, measuring and test equipment.
  • Cleans assembled parts and places in protective bags or boxes.
  • Packs, seals and moves boxes.
  • Picks up, moves and sorts small parts.
  • Uses small tools and jigs to manipulate parts for assembly.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • US Citizen, Permanent Resident Card Holder, or Non-Citizen allowed to work for any employer.
  • Must be service-oriented, flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
  • Must be detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
  • Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision and able to manage multiple projects.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or certificate in technical area.
  • Assembly or manufacturing experience.
  • High aptitude to work with small electronics, to include soldering of small electrical components or mechanical equipment.
  • Experience in space or aeronautical field.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of 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.

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