Employment
Smith Aerospace is a small business which has several exciting and potentially groundbreaking projects underway. We need people who want to work here because they are excited about the projects we are pursuing and want to see them succeed for reasons beyond personal employment. This is a place where, through individual hard-work and dedication to ideas, you may take a responsibility in building a new and better future.
Positions Available
Position: Master Craftsman
Description: The Master Craftsman will be responsible the fabrication of composite, steel, aluminum and wood hardware to support engineering activities. He/She will need to design and fabricate molds and tooling for making composite parts using both wet-layup and vacuum infusion techniques. The Master Craftsman will also be responsible for the final assembly process and buildup of hardware into functioning prototypes.
Requirements: Applicants should be skilled with construction techniques of the aerospace industry (aluminum, wood, composite, steel frame and fabric), and should also be comfortable working with engines and propulsion systems. Experience with ultralight, microlight, or cart racing engines would be a plus. You must be able to interface and work with engineering, be self-motivated and willing to work for the fun of the job plus $10/hour.
Position: Shop Technician Intern
Description: This is an intern position which offers a good opportunity for someone to gain experience in an aerospace related industry. The experience and references may be invaluable to getting a high-paying job with a large aerospace company, or even moving up the ranks at Smith Aerospace as the business grows. The Shop Technician Intern will be responsible for building and assembling parts for production and for prototype fabrication as directed. He/She will deal with day-to-day shop activities, upgrades, supplies and maintenance of the facilities.
Requirements: Applicants should be skilled with the use of power tools and hand tools, should be skilled with deburing, finishing preparing and painting aluminum and composite parts. You must be able to interface and work with engineering, be self-motivated and willing to work for the experience and fun of the job.