Engineering Associate/Manufacturing Technician

Actalent • Vista, CA • 1d ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, troubleshooting issues on the manufacturing floor, and supporting engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with large-part assembly, be bilingual, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process testing and troubleshooting of hot tubs throughout the assembly line.

Use electrical testing equipment and basic hand/power tools to diagnose and resolve issues.

Assist in building and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Collaborate with the team to improve manufacturing processes.

Build fixtures and tooling to support efficient and accurate assembly.

Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles.

Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.

Participate in risk management activities such as FMEA studies.

Essential Skills

3+ years working in production assembling large products.

Troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical products.

Experience running tests and inspecting products.

Experience using hand/power tools and testing equipment.

Computer savvy.

Must be bilingual (Spanish & English).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in production fabrication or assembly.

Experience in large-part assembly (preferably aerospace or similar).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.

AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience (nice to have).

Work Environment

The position operates on the 1st Shift from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, in a large manufacturing facility. Candidates will work throughout the facility on the manufacturing floor. Once a month, candidates will need to travel to the manufacturing facility in TJ, which will be facilitated by a company-provided car. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a passport, with the company covering the cost if needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vista, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $70720.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vista,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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