Smart Torque Tooling Technician – Aerospace Manufacturing

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a hands-on Automation & Torque Tooling Technician in Costa Mesa, CA. You will deploy smart torque tooling, configure Atlas Copco controllers, and ensure reliable fastening on production lines for defense hardware.

You’ll mount wiring, diagnose issues, train technicians, and maintain calibration records to minimize downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be US authorized and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics manufacturing with precision assembly systems.
• Hands‑on experience configuring and troubleshooting Atlas Copco Power Focus controllers and MicroTorque systems.
• Experience setting up workstations, routing cables, and physically deploying assembly line hardware; strong troubleshooting skills to analyze a tightening trace.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces to install hardware.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Physically deploy, mount, wire, and integrate Atlas Copco controllers, tool stands, and tooling hardware across production lines.
• Program and configure Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems to exact engineering specifications.
• Diagnose production floor issues, troubleshoot tightening failures, and optimize tightening programs (Psets).
• Analyze tightening curves and graphs to diagnose torque vs. angle anomalies, cross‑threading, and joint relaxation.
• Train manufacturing technicians and operators on the proper handling and safety of smart tools.
• Maintain tooling health and calibration records to ensure continuous reliability and minimize downtime.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Precision assembly

Troubleshooting

Tools

Atlas Copco Power Focus

MicroTorque

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a hands-on Automation & Torque Tooling Technician in Costa Mesa, CA. You will deploy smart torque tooling, configure Atlas Copco controllers, and ensure reliable fastening on production lines for defense hardware.

You’ll mount wiring, diagnose issues, train technicians, and maintain calibration records to minimize downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be US authorized and able to lift up to 50 lbs.