About Mach Industries
Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.
Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.
The Role
Mach is seeking a safety-focused Propulsion Technician to support the manufacturing of energetic materials, propellant preparation and mixing, and controlled chemical processing for mission-critical defense systems. In this hands-on role, you will work with specialized manufacturing equipment, follow approved procedures, and maintain rigorous safety, quality, and traceability standards in a fast-paced production environment. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Test teams to deliver reliable materials and hardware for downstream operations and testing.
Key Responsibilities
Perform assigned manufacturing operations involving propellant preparation and mixing, energetic materials, and controlled batch processing in accordance with released work instructions and approved process specifications.
Handle, label, move, and store hazardous or reactive chemicals, including hypergolic materials when assigned, only after completing required training and authorization and in accordance with EHS-approved procedures.
Complete pre-task safety checks; verify required personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment readiness, and safety controls; promptly stop and escalate work when unsafe conditions or process deviations are identified.
Operate and inspect assigned production equipment, mixing systems, tooling, and fixtures within documented operating requirements; report equipment issues and support readiness and calibration activities.
Accurately complete batch records, manufacturing travelers, material lot and quantity records, and inventory transactions using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and other controlled documentation.
Perform self-inspections and support in-process quality checks, inspection hold points, and material traceability requirements before work proceeds to the next operation.
Support pilot builds, pre-production trials, and new manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and production deliverables.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Test teams to identify process issues, investigate defects or test failures, and implement approved corrective actions.
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas using 5S practices, chemical labeling requirements, tool accountability, and proper material segregation and housekeeping.
Support controlled material handoffs, test-article preparation, and downstream production or test activities while maintaining required documentation and accountability.
Work independently on assigned tasks, adapt to daily priority changes, communicate clear shift handoffs, and provide feedback to improve safety, consistency, and manufacturing efficiency.
Report hazards, near misses, and nonconformances promptly; participate in required safety training, emergency preparedness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a production, manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial operations environment.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions, process specifications, safety procedures, and batch or traveler documentation without unauthorized deviations.
Understanding of basic workplace safety…