Facilities Technician

Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today’s planes. Aviation was once humanity’s boldest ambition, but the industry hasn’t successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We don’t think it has to be this way.

Overview

You will maintain, repair and operate equipment and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Your primary priorities will be adhering to safety regulations, quality control requirements and procedures, collaborating with engineering teams and documenting activities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery, perform routine check outs, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and service to ensure optimal equipment and system performance

• Quickly diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and technical issues with production machinery and facility systems to minimize interruptions

• Conduct quality checks on manufacturing processes to ensure that required standards are met

• Adhere to strict safety protocols, company policies, and regulatory safety and workplace guidelines

• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, production activities, and incident reports

• Oversee and monitor essential manufacturing systems, including supporting equipment and systems (manufacturing machinery, compressed air, DI water, Etc.)

• Assist with the onboarding, setup, calibration, and commissioning of new equipment

• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and operators to optimize processes and address technical challenges

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical aptitude to understand and work with complex machinery and systems

• Self-starter with the ability to quickly identify and solve problems efficiently and precisely with little to no supervision

• Meticulous approach to tasks, ensuring accuracy in maintenance, documentation, and quality control

• Highly effective communication skills

• Capability to learn new technologies and adapt to the fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment

• Committed to safe working practices with a thorough knowledge of safety regulations and quality requirements

• Strong technical and mechanical skills, attention to detail, adaptability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.