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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.\nThe Production Technician I supports daily assembly and production activities to ensure materials and finished products meet required quality standards. The role helps maintain workflow by following established procedures, operating equipment as assigned, and promptly reporting issues to supervisors to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.\nSchedule\nThe work schedule follows a 4×10 configuration: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every other Friday off.\nResponsibilities\nPerforms assembly and production line tasks according to established procedures and supervisor direction.\nFollows departmental policies and quality standards to support continuous improvement efforts.\nVerifies incoming materials meet required quality standards using approved quality control (QC) methods.\nCompletes necessary QC documentation, including rejection forms and missing packing list forms.\nRequests raw materials as needed to support production activities.\nIdentifies and reports defective materials to the supervisor.\nOperates material-handling equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, or forklifts when assigned.\nSupports loading and unloading of supplies and equipment.\nPerforms other related duties as needed.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nAbility to understand, follow, and maintain quality and safety procedures.\nKnowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.\nAbility to perform basic math.\nAbility to detect problems and report information to a supervisor.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to lift and manipulate heavy objects.\nThe essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.\nThis position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-paid life and AD&D insurance\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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