Mechanical Assembler

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We're growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You'll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world's first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.

Do you enjoy taking equipment apart and then putting it together again or fixing equipment when it isn't working correctly? You will utilize your inner-tinkerer putting together mechanical assemblies for ViaSat, including large antennas, using light equipment and tooling. Working as part of a bigger team within our Manufacturing area, your sense of teamwork will draw you into additional duties, including moving equipment and integrating assemblies into our bigger systems. If you can learn the job, we'll train you to do it, and do it right, from documentation to following processes and procedures!

This position will be a safety-sensitive position requiring a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen to participate in our FAA Drug and Alcohol prevention program.

• 2+ years experience in basic mechanical assembly (mechanical tools, drills, and impact tools, professional or personal)
• Ability to follow instructions and read fabrication drawings
• Ability to drive and operate a forklift, given proper training and instruction
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work at heights up to 100 feet
• High School Diploma or GED
• US government position. US Citizenship is required.
• Up to 10% domestic travel.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Operate light machinery
• Operate forklifts and aerial lift
• Ability to use mechanical tools, drills, & impact tools
• Ability to work on documentation and procedures