Firefly Aerospace
Components Manufacturing Prep Technician
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years (or equivalent).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Prepares incoming manufacturing jobs for production by verifying and cleaning parts, completing light assembly and documentation tasks, and staging work for manufacturing teams.
What you'll do
- Prepare job packets, organize and verify parts, and stage work for production.
- Clean and mark hardware; perform prep-level assembly and visual inspections.
- Resolve or escalate job, inventory, documentation, and non-conformance issues with supporting teams.
What they ask for
- 1–3 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings.
- Experience with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems; strong problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations, and work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.
Nice to have
- Manufacturing experience supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production; familiarity with ERP / manufacturing execution systems.
- Experience visually inspecting machined hardware; familiarity with FOD control and clean handling.
Tools
ERP, ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes, helicoil, keensert
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