GATR Technologies is a fast growing satellite communications company in Huntsville, Alabama, that designs, develops, and manufactures unique inflatable satellite antenna systems.  For more information about GATR, visit our website at www.gatr.com.

GATR Technologies has an immediate opening for a ProductionTechnician with the following credentials and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in composite structures preferred

Job Summary:  Work as part of a team to produce individual components making up the GATR inflatable satellite system, with primary responsibilities in composite structures

Duties and Responsibilities:  Production Technicians may be trained to perform any or all of the following:

• Fabricate composite structures
• Build and assemble components from detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Route, wire, assemble, and install electrical and electronic components
• Perform precision fabric assembly and integration
• Conduct antenna system functional testing
• Document antenna system performance

All Production personnel are expected to:

• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times with minimum supervision
• Identify and report non-conforming components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
• Maintain production facility to incorporate ISO standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude
• Must be a self-starter with a strong focus on quality, details, and results
• Must be able to use a personal computer
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
• Must have the physical flexibility to kneel, squat, and bend
• Must have the manual dexterity to perform precision fabric assembly and integration tasks
• Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime, as required.

We look forward to learning  more about you and encourage you to learn more about us at www.gatr.com. GATR offers competitive pay and excellent benefits plans.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and assure you that all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.