Aerospace Production Technician – Precision & Polishing

Pankl Aerospace Systems; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Shift premiums

Safety boot reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Employee training

Job summary

Pankl Aerospace Systems is seeking a Production Associate to support precision manufacturing processes such as masking, cleaning, painting, curing, deburring, and polishing. You will follow detailed instructions, ensure safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of shop experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing shop experience.
• Experience with painting and curing preferred.
• Mechanical inclination required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to read inspection checklists and quality documentation.
• Basic math skills; ability to perform more complex calculations.
• Basic understanding of measurement units, including liquids.
• Fluent English communication; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mask parts per plan instructions.
• Perform detailed cleaning for assembly and painting.
• Follow controlled curing processes per plan instructions.
• Deburr and polish components per planning.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operation manuals, procedures, complex blueprints, and work orders.
• Follow PPE rules and HAZMAT rules and procedures.
• Support PAS Management system procedures.
• Travel occasionally for training and/or production support as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation interpretation

Math skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pankl Aerospace Systems is seeking a Production Associate to support precision manufacturing processes such as masking, cleaning, painting, curing, deburring, and polishing. You will follow detailed instructions, ensure safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of shop experience, and strong English communication.