Manufacturing Technician

Actalent • Goleta, CA • 1d ago

Job Summary:

Build, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment used for aerospace and space hardware. Work closely with engineers to support production, testing, and documentation while following quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical components.

Follow blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and quality procedures.

Support engineers with proto@type and production builds.

Document assembly and testing activities.

Identify and report quality issues or defects.

Use hand and power tools to complete assembly work.

Support maintenance and setup of manufacturing equipment.

Assist with wiring, harnessing, soldering, and circuit testing.

Meet production schedules and daily goals.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace.

Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics.

Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly.

Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and test equipment.

Basic troubleshooting and repair skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be a U.S. Person or U.S. Citizen under ITAR regulations.

Preferred Experience

Aerospace or flight hardware manufacturing.

Soldering, cable harnessing, and electrical testing.

Working with engineers in a production environment.

Cleanroom manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

Cleanroom aerospace manufacturing facility.

Monday-Friday, typically 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Occasional overtime or weekend work.

Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and hands-on assembly work.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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