Janicki Industries is a private and family-owned business based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah, facility. The Layton Utah facility specializes in machining the largest most complex structures built from carbon fiber composites and aluminum for the aerospace and space exploration markets. The parts produced are installed on todays most advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. Janicki Industries continues to lead the market with both innovations and abilities alike. If you want to drive continuous improvements on long-term production programs or challenge your abilities to start up new projects in rapid development, there is no shortage of diversity in work. At Janicki, we work on complex parts and assemblies for aerospace and space exploration markets.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is located on-site in Layton, Utah.

Join our team as a Production Technician (NDI Level II) and put your skills to work in a dynamic, hands-on manufacturing environment. You’ll perform a variety of processes—composite fabrication, resin infusion, assembly, mill operations, metrology, oven processing, and waterjet cutting—while applying your NDI Level II expertise to set up and calibrate inspection equipment, interpret results, and ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and specifications. Your precision and technical knowledge will help us deliver high-quality products that meet the most demanding requirements.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Production Technician:

• Reads, interprets, and follows pass downs, work orders, isometric drawings, blueprints, work instructions and other technical and non-technical documents
• Assemble and fit aircraft structural parts and subassemblies
• Perform test fit and gap checks with high tolerances
• Performs countersinking activities
• Perform structural adhesive bonding preparation per product specifications and compliance programs
• Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools
• Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies
• Layout and mark reference points
• Keeps work orders stamped, dated and organized
• Vacuum bagging in order to prepare parts for drop tests, de-bulking fabric, and infusion
• Performs tabbing operations to work order specifications
• General sanding and finish work using grinders and sandpaper as needed
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly, FOD free condition
• Packages and crates parts for shipment, including shrink wrapping
• Has knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools for assembly components per verbal, written, and drawing requirements
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
• Performs other duties as assigned

NDI Level II Requirements:

• Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection using A-scan, B-scan and C-scan Methods
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
• Organize and report test results
• Perform specialized inspection.
• May instruct and supervise others
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by management
• Interface daily with management about work priorities and progress of projects
• Work closely with management to identify and remove obstacles
• Actively participate in client safety initiatives, incident investigations, etc.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a)(3).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
• Three years (3) of professional assembly experience in complex assembly and aircraft frame assembly/maintenance preferred
• Prior experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred
• NDT Level II Certification per NAS 410 in Ultrasonics required
• RT Certification is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documents
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Wage range for this role is between $25 - $45 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.