Materials & Process Engineering Technician

General Summary:
This position is with the ES3 Materials & Process Team and offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of installing and maintaining proprietary systems to support and enhance cutting edge aerospace development. In working with talented and dedicated technicians, engineers and program leads, the Materials Engineering Technician will apply proven methodologies and processes in a variety of technical functions.
Daily accomplishment of program goals will be fulfilled with the demonstrated skillsets with your experience and background: welding, fabrication, on-site demolition, on-site installation, component assembly electroplating, test set up test execution, test monitoring, and other duties as needed and tasked.
With the ability to read detailed drawings for component and system level designs, this multi-faceted position requires technical hand-on skills where problem solving skills and working well in a team-oriented environment will make you thrive.
ES3 staff are the talent that makes ES3 successful. You will have access to:

• State-of-the art equipment
• Modern work facilities
• Collaboration with more than 75 engineers, scientists, and technicians, along with proximity to our 120,000 square foot aerospace R&D, laboratory, prototyping, testing, and production center.

Candidate Skills & Capabilities:

• Read and understand technical drawings
• Proficient in use of hand tools
• Knowledge of use of power tools Metal and/or Plastic
• Welding
• Problem Solving Skills
• Technical Writing
• Data Interpretation Finishing Processes
• Electroplating a plus
• Paint Booth Experience

Education & Experience Required:

• High School Diploma
• Applied Technology Training a plus
• 10 – 15 years experience in machine shop or related work environment

Other Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or Authorization to work in the United States is required
• As a condition of employment, candidates may or may not be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance for access to government facilities.

• Ability to travel 20% as needed

Key Competencies:

• Time Management

• Excellent communication skills
• An aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and technology
• Takes initiative and is pro-active, flexible and open to changing priorities
• Strong work ethic, high integrity and high motivation for excellence
• Dependability and reliability

Compensation and Benefits:
ES3 can offer an environment that is both enriching and rewarding. Our total compensation is inclusive of the exceptional benefits program ES3 offers to all benefit eligible staff members. These include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Competitive Paid-Time-Off accrual
• Holiday Pay
• A generous matching 401(k) plan with up to 6% match and up to 2% profit sharing.

ES3 Overview:
ES3 takes great care to ensure we maintain just corporate policies, effective personnel management, and aggressive compensation packages. As a result, ES3 has a proven track record of successful recruitment and stellar retention of professional staff.
ES3 has a purposeful business mission—to improve the performance, maintenance, and supply of mission-critical and safety-of-flight aerospace systems while reducing the hazardous exposures of aviation maintenance crews and reducing the environmental impact of aerospace operations and production processes. At ES3 you can feel good that your daily work activities support the broader objectives of improving aviation performance / safety, reducing the environmental impact of aviation, and improving the safety and work conditions for aviation workers.
ES3 has a strong corporate culture of camaraderie, excellence, and effectiveness that truly stands out in today’s aerospace industry. Each of ES3’s locations works hard to maintain a secure, healthy, family-friendly, positive, and cooperative work environment. Joining ES3 will be like joining a family that will make sure you are happy with your work, your office environment, and your fellow co-workers. You can take pride in your work, be inspired and stay engaged with your co-workers and thrive in your field of expertise. Once you join ES3, you’ll want to make it your forever employer.
From our experience, staff members who participate in our company 401(k) plan are more engaged in our company than staff who do not. Thus, we try to partner with individuals who reinforce our company culture. Please visit our website at www.es3inc.com to learn more about us.

Job Type: Full-time