AFP Maintenance Operator

Cimarron is seeking an AFP Maintenance Operator to support our partnership with a commercial aerospace company at their rocket production facility in Briggs, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to missions spanning orbital launch, spaceflight, and lunar exploration as part of a rapidly growing commercial space program.

Key Duties:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on AFP heads, creels, tow delivery paths, cutters, compaction rollers, and heating systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on AFP/ATL equipment to minimize machine downtime.
• Diagnose CNC and PLC control faults and support recovery of machine axes, spindles, and head functions.
• Calibrate and verify machine accuracy, tow placement, and head alignment using inspection tools and machine diagnostics.
• Monitor machine health data and support predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment availability.
• Meet established productivity and production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain product flow and proactively communicate with management when production is impeded or delayed.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and repeatability.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial CNC machinery, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work shift schedules, overtime, and weekends as required to support production.
• 2 or more years of AFP maintenance experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy; optimization efforts may require developing and managing multiple program variations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience operating, maintaining, installing, or servicing Ingersoll Machine Tools AFP/ATL systems.
• Working knowledge of composite manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Siemens CNC 840D SL controllers and drives.
• Experience with multi-axis mill and lathe CNC machines.
• Coding or scripting experience using Python, macros, Visual Basic, file parsing/editing, or Excel scripts.
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, or related field.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.