Senior Assembly & Test Technician – Space & Defense Systems

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks an Assembly & Test Technician - Level A to perform complex assembly and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, mechanical, and electromechanical products for aerospace and defense programs. Works with minimal supervision and guides junior technicians.

You will read blueprints, set up test systems, calibrate instrumentation, analyze data, document results, and collaborate with engineering and production to resolve issues while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and test documentation.
• Experience with high-pressure and cryogenic testing in regulated environments.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators).
• Ability to set up and calibrate advanced test systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assembly and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and electromechanical components.
• Set up, operate, and maintain advanced test systems.
• Calibrate and maintain test instrumentation and transducers.
• Analyze test data and troubleshoot to root causes.
• Document test setups, results, and observations clearly.

Skills

Fluid systems

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Test instrumentation

Independent work

Documentation

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

High School Diploma/GED with 7 years experience

Tools

Pressure transducers

Data acquisition systems

Helium leak detection systems

Environmental chambers

Cryogenic test setups

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks an Assembly & Test Technician - Level A to perform complex assembly and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, mechanical, and electromechanical products for aerospace and defense programs. Works with minimal supervision and guides junior technicians.

You will read blueprints, set up test systems, calibrate instrumentation, analyze data, document results, and collaborate with engineering and production to resolve issues while maintaining safety and