Aerospace Equipment Technician, 2nd Shift

Actalent; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician for a second-shift role at our West Palm Beach aerospace/defense facility. You will be the primary technical resource on the floor, supporting production and maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and driving process improvements.

The role requires strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering technician, maintenance technician, electronics technician, or similar technical role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities with a hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, schematics, and process documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Respond quickly to technical issues on the floor and implement effective solutions to restore functionality.
• Support operators with procedures, troubleshooting, and process questions to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for second-shift operations, providing guidance.
• Act as the communication link between Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams on issues and changes.
• Verify processes and work instructions and recommend improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Support prototype and production assembly activities with technical assistance and equipment support.
• Train and retrain operators on techniques and procedures to maintain standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Reading schematics

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Electronics certification

Tools

Soldering standards J-STD-001

Microwave test equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician for a second-shift role at our West Palm Beach aerospace/defense facility. You will be the primary technical resource on the floor, supporting production and maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and driving process improvements.

The role requires strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.