Aerospace Machining Support | 1st Shift | Growth Path

Aerotek; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Assistant on 1st shift to support light shop operations in a regulated aerospace and defense environment. You will handle deburring, cleaning, and parts handling under guidance of seasoned machinists.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S organization, and collaboration with engineering and procurement, with overtime opportunities and a path to growth in a machine shop career.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic machine shop practices in manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfortable use of hand tools and light pneumatic tools.
• Basic data entry and ERP record updates.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and visual standards.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Safety-first mindset around manufacturing equipment.
• Organizational skills to stage and clean parts.
• Clear communication to report issues and gaps.
• Reliability with first shift hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform light shop operations including deburring, edge breaking, hand grinding, and part cleaning per work instructions.
• Use hand tools, abrasives, and light pneumatic tools safely while handling and finishing parts.
• Stage, clean, and organize parts and tooling for machinists to ensure workflow.
• Inspect and report worn or damaged tools to shop leadership.
• Maintain 5S standards in assigned areas and perform basic equipment wipe-downs.
• Expedite raw material, tooling, and in-process parts to support production schedules.
• Coordinate outside processes (plating, heat treat, coating) including paperwork and shipping.
• Update job status and location notes in ERP to keep records accurate.
• Assist with shop documentation and data entry for traceability and compliance.
• Flag missing paperwork, shortages, or delays to resolve quickly.
• Support inventory counts of shop consumables and tooling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

5S discipline

Communication skills

ERP familiarity

Job description

Aerotek in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Assistant on 1st shift to support light shop operations in a regulated aerospace and defense environment. You will handle deburring, cleaning, and parts handling under guidance of seasoned machinists.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S organization, and collaboration with engineering and procurement, with overtime opportunities and a path to growth in a machine shop career.