Apprentice Tooling Technician

Applied Aerospace & Defense; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Santa Ana is seeking an Apprentice Tool Maker to assist with fabrication, repair, and maintenance of aerospace tooling. This entry-level role provides hands-on learning under experienced toolmakers, with opportunities to operate machining equipment and participate in inspection and measurement of tooling.

The position is full-time, first shift, and located in Santa Ana. A high school diploma is required, and an interest in machining or manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role supporting fabrication, repair, and maintenance of aerospace tooling.
• High school diploma required.
• Willingness to work First shift.

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 or manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

Position Apprentice Tool Maker

This position is currently accepting applications.