Advanced Production Technician II (Aerospace/Defense)

OKSI; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with 5% contribution

Job summary

OKSI is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Technician II in Torrance, CA to support the fabrication, assembly, testing, inventory, and shipment of hardware systems including drones and optical housings. You will work hands-on in a fast-paced production environment with opportunities to influence process improvements as we scale.

Collaborating with engineers on build requirements, you will ensure quality through meticulous documentations and adherence to ESD and cleanroom practices while helping

Qualifications

• Read mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical docs.
• Hands-on assembly of mechanical and electronic systems.
• Familiar with basic shop tools: torque drivers, calipers, soldering irons.
• Understanding of ESD safety and cleanroom/bench practices.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing, prototyping, or technical assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and maintain accurate inventory of mechanical, electrical, and optical components.
• Assemble systems following detailed work instructions, and help improve those instructions over time.
• Run test procedures and inspections on subassemblies and full systems, documenting results and escalating issues.
• Package, label, and ship finished hardware, following proper handling protocols.
• Partner with engineers on build requirements and design-for-manufacturability feedback.
• Support prototype builds, keeping parts and workspaces organized.
• Maintain inventory logs, assembly records, and test documentation.
• Flag workflow inefficiencies and contribute ideas to improve safety and productivity.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hands-on assembly

Shop tools

ESD safety

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque drivers

Calipers

Soldering irons

Job description

OKSI is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Technician II in Torrance, CA to support the fabrication, assembly, testing, inventory, and shipment of hardware systems including drones and optical housings. You will work hands-on in a fast-paced production environment with opportunities to influence process improvements as we scale.

Collaborating with engineers on build requirements, you will ensure quality through meticulous documentations and adherence to ESD and cleanroom practices while helping