Precision Aerospace Finishing Technician

Pankl Aerospace; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and development programs

Safety equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Pankl Aerospace Systems is seeking a Production Associate in Cerritos, CA. You will perform manual operations across multiple production processes including masking, cleaning, painting, curing, deburring, and polishing to meet strict quality standards.

Join a collaborative team focused on safety, precision, and continuous improvement. The role requires basic math, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to work long hours or weekends as needed to support production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing shop experience.
• Experience with painting and curing preferred.
• Fluent English; Spanish 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 instructions.
• Read and interpret safety rules, procedures, blueprints, and work orders.
• Follow PPE and HazMat rules.
• Travel for training and production support as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Blueprint reading

Team orientation

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conventional lathe

Job description

Pankl Aerospace Systems is seeking a Production Associate in Cerritos, CA. You will perform manual operations across multiple production processes including masking, cleaning, painting, curing, deburring, and polishing to meet strict quality standards.

Join a collaborative team focused on safety, precision, and continuous improvement. The role requires basic math, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to work long hours or weekends as needed to support production schedules.