Aerospace Bonding R&D Technician - High-Impact, Early-Stage

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking an R&D Technician - Bonding to execute aerospace bonded assembly builds for Nozzles, Flex Joints, and casted components. You will help establish production-ready processes and tooling for high-volume output while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, bonding experience with RTVs/epoxies/silicones, and the ability to interpret drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience bonding components using RTVs, epoxies, or silicones.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications; complete travelers; and use visual aids and procedures as products are built.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to walk throughout the facility and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex aerospace bonded assembly builds in support of Castelion's flight and high-complexity R&D objectives.
• Perform repeatable, high-quality bonded-assembly operations while meeting production rate, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Help transition bonded assembly build processes into standardized, production-ready work instructions and processes ready for high-volume output.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during development builds and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with developing and implementing tooling, fixtures, workstations, and infrastructure necessary to execute effective builds.
• Ensure shop equipment is well-maintained and calibrated where necessary, and maintain an organized, safe production area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Bonding processes

Read drawings & specs

Process documentation

Stand for long periods

Lift 35 lbs

Walk uneven terrain

Repetitive motions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MES software

Electronic production records

Job description

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking an R&D Technician - Bonding to execute aerospace bonded assembly builds for Nozzles, Flex Joints, and casted components. You will help establish production-ready processes and tooling for high-volume output while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, bonding experience with RTVs/epoxies/silicones, and the ability to interpret drawings.