Aerospace and Defense, Automated Assembly Equipment, Blueprints, Computer Engineering, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Drilling, Engineering Drawing, Hand Tools, Manufacturing, Network Routers, Pneumatic Tools, Testing, United States Citizen
Overview
We're hiring Aerospace Assembly Technicians for our aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in Garden Grove, CA.
This is blueprint-driven structural assembl, building complex, multi-part assemblies that feed into larger aerospace and defense sub-systems. You'll work straight from engineering drawings to locate, drill, countersink, fasten, and align components to tight aerospace specifications.
The work is hands-on and precise: pneumatic drills, C-squeezes, rivet pullers, jigs and fixtures, and precision measuring instruments, with quality documentation behind everything you build.
Why Join Us
- Real aerospace craftsmanship: Blueprint-driven structural assembly, not repetitive line work
- High-impact work: Assemblies that go into high-stakes aerospace and defense sub-systems
- Financial impact: Guaranteed 45-hour weeks + additional optional overtime
Compensation
- $26–$30/hr
- Guaranteed 45-hour week + additional optional overtime
- Up to $75k/yr (including overtime)
Hiring on 1st Shift
- 1st shift: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Blueprints: Determine detail and hardware locations from engineering drawings, mylars, and the shop router
- Layout: Locate and mark reference points and holes using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments
- Drilling & Fastening: Drill and countersink to fastener requirements; bolt, screw, and rivet components and subassemblies
- Fit-Up & Alignment: Trim, shim, and cut to fit components; position and align subassemblies in jigs and fixtures to blueprint lines and index points
- Installation: Install units, brackets, hinges, and clips into structural assemblies per blueprint and customer specifications
- Inspection: Inspect and test installed units for fit, performance, and compliance using precision measuring instruments
- Documentation: Complete quality documentation and verify part and hardware counts to the shop router
This isn't entry-level line assembly. We're looking for someone who has built aircraft structure before and can work directly from a blueprint without hand-holding.
Requirements
Requirements
- 2+ years of aerospace or aircraft assembly experience
- Reads and interprets engineering blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Hands-on with hand tools, pneumatic tools, and riveting equipment
- Precision measurement with calipers, micrometers, and similar instruments
- Excellent attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
- U.S. person (citizen or permanent resident) — ITAR-regulated facility
Preferred:
- Structural aircraft assembly experience (drilling, countersinking, riveting airframe components)
- Working knowledge of aerospace customer specifications and requirements
- Experience setting up or operating automated assembly equipment