Manufacturing Technician
$62,400–$99,840 year
On-site · Long Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Manufacturing Technicians to build our engines from the ground up, working directly with experienced engineers and senior technicians on prototype assembly, integration, and test support—touching real hardware daily and contributing to builds that matter. Responsibilities include executing engine and sub-assembly builds to engineering drawings and build travelers, precision assembly (torquing, safety-wiring, thread inserts, component fitting), supporting test stand setup and engine integration, maintaining accurate as-built documentation and non-conformance records, keeping a clean, FOD-controlled workspace, flagging discrepancies, and assisting with kitting and incoming inspection to keep builds moving.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, precision assembly, or related hardware production
- Proficient in reading and building to engineering drawings and work instructions
- Skilled in precision assembly fundamentals: torque practices, thread inserts, safety-wiring, and use of precision measuring tools
- Experience with turbine engines, gas turbines, or propulsion hardware a plus
- A&P license a plus
- Self-directed, quality-conscious, and comfortable in a fast-moving shop environment
- Low ego, high ownership, and a genuine interest in building things that fly
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