Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician ICompany: X-Bow Systems

Location: Luling, Texas. Onsite

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 6:30am - 5pm | Monday - Thursday

Position Summary

Operations Technician Level 1 is an entry level role focused on learning and supporting manufacturing operations in a structured, safety-driven environment. This position works under close supervision while developing technical skills, process understanding, and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Tasks may include but are not limited to solid rocket motor manufacturing processes including tooling/assembly/disassembly, case surface prep, machining, and final assembly

• Maintaining cleanliness of work area and facilities, and other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Independently execute manufacturing operations in compliance with AS9100, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

• Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling of their teams.

• Champion safety culture and ensure strict adherence to explosive safety protocols.

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma or GED

• Demonstrates reliability, procedural compliance, and willingness to learn

• Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA).

• Must possess a valid states driver's license

• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• 0-2 years of manufacturing, operations, or technical experience

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization

• Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist, push and pull up to 50 lb, etc) while wearing protective equipment (respirator, coveralls, gloves, eye and ear protection, etc).

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

COMPANY

X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. (pronounced "Crossbow") is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Our propulsion technology, space launch, and modular boost platforms make us unique and highly desirable aerospace supplier to the defense and national security industries.

We are looking for a candidate who combines strong communication, organization, and management skills with broad interests and experience. As a key member of a small, dynamic, and highly skilled team, you will be expected to actively collaborate with others as well as work independently to accomplish assignments and responsibilities successfully. Creativity and methodical problem-solving are both required.

Additionally, we are looking for someone energetic, flexible, and adaptable who is enthusiastic about being integral to a highly competent and successful team.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.