Manufacturing Technician

Actalent • Goleta, CA • 1d ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing mechanical and electronic assemblies. You will be involved in the fabrication and validation of critical flight hardware, which includes mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment in accordance with flight drawings, procedures, quality standards, and internal training. You will assist engineers in the manufacture and testing of flight and proto@type hardware, as well as in the development of test infrastructure and documentation of assembly and test procedures. Your role also includes identifying and communicating non-conformances to engineering and quality assurance, collaborating with facilities and maintenance to ensure timely equipment maintenance and repair, and working with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and clarify process instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing of mechanical and electronic assemblies.

Fabricate and validate critical flight hardware, including mechanical and electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment.

Assist engineers in the manufacture and test infrastructure development of flight/proto@type hardware.

Document assembly and test procedures and other specified tasks.

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

Collaborate with facilities and maintenance for timely equipment maintenance and repair.

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

Essential Skills

Experience in reading and working from blueprints, drawings, and detailed procedures.

Experience in electrical and non-electrical manufacturing of large and small equipment.

Proficiency with hand tools including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools.

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

Capability to take direction from multiple sources and manage time to meet daily milestones and long-term project commitments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

At least 2 years of prior experience in an Aerospace manufacturing setting.

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

Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365.

Ability to stand, walk, use hands for objects, tools, or controls, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.

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

US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

Willingness to travel to local vendors and suppliers as required.

Ability to work Monday to Friday, occasional weekends, and some late days to meet shipping dates.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a cleanroom setting with working hours from Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. You will be part of a leading developer and provider of solar array systems to the global space market, working on key products such as Roll Out and Rigid Solar Arrays.

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 $25.00 - $32.00/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 Apr 9, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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