Overview
The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn ResearchCenter provides engineering and technical services in the aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power testfacilities. We are currently seeking an Instrument Maker Technician Apprentice.

The Instrument Maker Apprentice is an entry level position that will train under journeyman level techniciansfor a total of 8000 hours of on the job training in order to complete requirements for the state of Ohio andNASA's Journeymanship program.

Responsibilities

• The apprentice will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8,000 on the job training hoursin order to complete the state of Ohio andNASA's Apprenticeship program.

• Apprentices will be taught specialized technical skills to perform fabrication and assembly of intricateinstrumenation hardware used in research test facilities at the NASAGlenn Research Center.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled or have successfully completed a two (2) year Associate degreeprogram in Precision Machining Technology, Manfacturing Technology or Mechanical EngineeringTechnology from an accredited Technical College.

• Must be willing to complete 8,000 of on the job training as part of the requirements of the Apprenticeshipprogram.

• Candidates will be required to demonstrate competency over the course of the program in order toqualify for on-going employment.

• Must be able to communicate and work well in a team environment.

• Capable of following directions and utilizing time wisely for the maximum efficiency on assigned worktasks.

• Must be safety conscience at all times.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
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EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.