Aerospace Manufacturing Technicians - 1997-2035 with Security Clearance

ASD; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ASD Manufacturing seeks a skilled Manufacturing Technician to support fabrication, assembly, calibration, and quality testing of components and final products. You will work closely with engineers to set up prototypes, run tests, analyze data, and modify procedures to meet specifications.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using hand tools safely, and maintaining orderly shop conditions. Flexibility in shifts and strong initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• US Citizen required with high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related education/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 varying hours each day
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on manufacturing schedules
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• Demonstrated mechanical ability
• Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics
• Familiarity with proper hand tool technique and safety
• Familiarity with the concept of Torque

Responsibilities

• Performs fabrication or assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
• Sets up and tests prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedures to meet specifications.
• May assist engineers in development of mechanical and electromechanical designs, tests, fabrications of assemblies and components.
• Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including set-up and calibration tasks, rework and quality testing.
• Uses programs to collect and evaluate operating data for on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
• Notates usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on adhesive materials.
• Reports data and interfaces with other employees and departments.
• Reads and understands manufacturing/engineering drawings and shop planning.
• Maintains overall shop appearance and cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Reading drawings

Initiative

Flexibility

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years related education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description: 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 for a Level 2

• 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

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: 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