Aerospace Manufacturing Technician - 1562

All Aviation Jobs; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

All Aviation Jobs in Goleta, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support fabrication and assembly of mechanical components for large aerospace assemblies. The role includes setting up and testing prototype units and subassemblies, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineers on calibration and rework.

Candidates should have strong hand-tool skills, the ability to read drawings, and experience with testing equipment. This contract position is on-site with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• High school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, write and work to English instructions.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods and on varying shifts.
• Flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts as manufacturing schedules demand.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and motivated for excellence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and reading engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with hand tool techniques and safety, and basic torque concepts.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate or assemble mechanical components for large assemblies.
• Set up and test prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
• Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedures.
• Assist engineers in development of mechanical designs and fabrications.
• Perform manufacturing operations including calibration, rework and quality testing.
• Use data programs to collect/evaluate operating data and adjust products.
• Develop methods to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Handle and manage fragile composite materials.
• Note usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on adhesives.
• Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
• Read and interpret manufacturing/engineering drawings and shop plans.
• Assist in maintaining shop appearance and cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Hand tool technique

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DC power supply

Digital Multimeter

Source Meter

Forklift operation

Soldering

Job description

Experience with space or aerospace assemblies, experience with larger GSE(Ground Support Equipment) assemblies, and general experience building assemblies with hand tools(wrenches, ratchets, drivers, etc.) is preferred.

A Manufacturing Technician performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. They use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties relating to the fabrication or assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
• Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
• May assist mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications of assemblies and components.
• Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
• Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
• Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
• Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
• Reading and understanding manufacturing/ engineering drawings and shop planning.
• Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
• Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics
• Familiarity with the proper hand tool technique and safety (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc)
• Familiarity with the concept of Torque

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient use of electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, Digital Multimeters, and Source Meters.
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
• Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues
• Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment
• Soldering
• J Standard Certification

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person