Apprentice Tooling Technician

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Santa Ana is seeking an Apprentice Tooling Technician to help fabricate, repair, and maintain aerospace tooling under guidance from experienced toolmakers.

The role is on-site in Santa Ana, with a shift of First and a full- or part-time arrangement. Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Interest in machining or manufacturing is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic tool fabrication and repair
• Learn to operate machining equipment
• Support inspection and measurement of tooling
• Help maintain a clean, safe work area
• Follow instructions from senior toolmakers and engineers

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interest in machining

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Machining equipment

Job description

Apprentice Tooling Technician

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

Entry-level role supporting the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of aerospace tooling under the guidance of experienced toolmakers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic tool fabrication and repair


• Learn to operate machining equipment


• Support inspection and measurement of tooling


• Help maintain a clean, safe work area


• Follow instructions from senior toolmakers and engineers

Pay Range: $19.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Minimum Requirement

• High school diploma

Preferred (but not required)

• Interest in machining or manufacturing


• Mechanical aptitude

Position Requirements

Shift: First

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana

Category: Engineering

Req Number: ENG-26-00020

Position: Apprentice Tool Maker

Post Internal Days: 0

Number of Openings: 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Applications

This position is currently accepting applications.