Manufacturing Technician

Actalent • Goleta, CA • 1d ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician II

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician II for a contract position lasting up to 6 months in Goleta, CA. The role involves testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing mechanical and/or electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and validate critical flight hardware, including mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment, following flight drawings, procedures, quality standards, and internal training.

Assist engineers in the manufacture and testing of flight/proto@type hardware and in the development of test infrastructure, documentation of assembly, and test procedures.

Identify and communicate non-conformances to engineering and quality assurance.

Collaborate with facilities and maintenance to ensure timely maintenance and repair of production equipment.

Work with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and ensure process instructions are understood.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in electronics, electrical systems, soldering, harnessing, blueprint reading, circuit testing, and the use of test equipment.

Experience with hand tools and power tools.

Mechanical experience and the ability to troubleshoot and work with engineers.

Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to learn to read and work from diagrams, drawings, and detailed procedures.

Ability to learn how to operate electrical and non-electrical manufacturing equipment.

Ability to learn how to use hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools.

Ability to learn how to work with adhesives, chemical cleaners, coating materials, and other commonly used chemicals in manufacturing.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus advanced training.

At least 2 years of prior experience working in an aerospace manufacturing setting in a similar position.

Strong mechanical aptitude, good fabrication skills, and general shop experience.

Ability to manage time to meet daily milestones and satisfy longer-term commitments to support projects.

Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a cleanroom environment with hours from Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Occasional weekend work and late days may be required to meet shipping dates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goleta, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Goleta,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

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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