Assembly Technician

Job Title: Assembly Technician
Pay Rate: $24/hr ($49,920/year)
Location: Milford, CT 06460 
Duration: Permanent, Direct-Hire
Shift: M-F, 1st Shift 8:00am-4:30pm (30 min lunch) + overtime as needed 


Job Description:
Assembly Technician
Experienced | Aerospace Life-Support Equipment

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assembly Technician to perform final assembly, testing, overhaul, and repair of space suits, high-altitude flight suits, and associated life-support hardware. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring that lifesaving pressure suit systems function correctly and meet rigorous quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in life support systems and be comfortable working with complex hardware and test equipment in a production and overhaul environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Assemble, disassemble, and test mechanical-based (not electronic) pressure suit components.
• Perform precision cleaning and particle counts of clean room components. Maintain cleanliness through assembly & test activities. Verify cleanliness prior to shipment.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards before shipment.
• Perform accurate record-keeping related to assembly & test activities.
• Use and properly maintain hand tools and specialized test equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained workspace.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Government Inspectors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3+ years of hands-on experience in Aircrew Life Support, Flight Equipment, or a closely related technical field (military or commercial).
• Military technical school or commercial technical training in related systems is highly desirable.

Skills & Abilities
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication procedures, and test procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive, precise work.
• Proficient with a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Solid technical and mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience with assembly of life-support equipment, or other complex hardware systems.
• Experience conducting leak/pressure/flow testing and using related test equipment.
• Familiarity with military or aerospace quality standards and documentation practices.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
• High degree of manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive hand motions.
• Frequent use of hand tools, occasional use of power tools, or other shop machinery (screwdrivers, torque wrenches, drill presses, saws, grinders).
• Ability to move compressed air tanks using a handcart.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move freely around the department as needed.

Mental & Visual Demands
• Moderate concentration required to execute moderately complex assembly and test tasks.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, procedures, analog/digital meters, and precision measuring tools (scales, tape measures, etc.).
• Visual acuity sufficient to work with small details and perform close visual inspection for extended periods.
• Troubleshooting ability to identify and resolve minor issues during assembly and testing.

Work Environment & Hazards
• Some areas of the facility are not climate-controlled.
• Occasional exposure to dust, heat, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, and other environmental factors.
• Work involves compressed air systems and associated hazards.
• Exposure to hazards that could result in injury if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Additional Requirements
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening (THC is excluded from testing).
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to the nature of the work and customer base.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with critical life-support hardware that protects astronauts and aircrew in extreme environments.