DPP is seeking a
Manufacturing Technician for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.
Work location: Onsite in Goleta, California
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen
Position summary: - The Manufacturing Technician performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- They use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
- They determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.
The ideal candidate will have:- Experience with space or aerospace assemblies
- Experience with larger GSE (ground support equipment) assemblies
- General experience building assemblies with hand tools (wrenches, ratchets, drivers, etc.)
Work environment:- You will be working within an area that is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes.
- Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors.
- Their products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
Primary responsibilities:- Performs a variety of duties relating to the fabrication or assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
- Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
- May assist mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications of assemblies and components.
- Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
- Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
- Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
- Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
- Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
- Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
- Reading and understanding manufacturing/ engineering drawings and shop planning.
- Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
Basic Qualifications:- Must be a US Citizen
- High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
- Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
- Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
- Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
- Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
- Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics
- Familiarity with the proper hand tool technique and safety (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
- Familiarity with the concept of Torque
Preferred qualifications:- Proficient use of electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, Digital Multimeters, and Source Meters.
- Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
- Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues
- Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment
- Soldering
- J Standard Certification
Interested? Learn more: Click the
apply button or contact
Benjamin at
to learn more about this position (#
26-00755).
