First-Shift Production Technician: Space & Defense

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Technician in Huntington Beach, CA. This full-time, manual-labor role supports manufacturing operations, performing tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup to build composite structures.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive motion, and 2–3 years of related experience; first shift is 6:00 am–2:30 pm; U.S. person status is required under export control laws.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion.
• 2 to 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes work orders and travelers according to production schedules.
• Applies ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards in daily work.
• Performs tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup processes for composite materials.
• Measures and visually inspects products using precision instruments to confirm conformance to specifications.
• Mixes and measures resin and adhesive materials.
• Adjusts oven temperature controls and reviews blueprints or instructions to determine methods or sequences.
• Maintains production and processing equipment.
• Performs upper-body mobility tasks including bending, using arms and hands, and standing for extended periods.

Skills

Manual labor

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Repetitive motion

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Technician in Huntington Beach, CA. This full-time, manual-labor role supports manufacturing operations, performing tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup to build composite structures.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive motion, and 2–3 years of related experience; first shift is 6:00 am–2:30 pm; U.S. person status is required under export control laws.