Manufacturing Technician 1

DP Professionals
  • Goleta, CA
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

DPP is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work location: Onsite in Goleta, California
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen
 
Position summary:
  • The Manufacturing Technician performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
  • They use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
  • They determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments. 
The ideal candidate will have: 
  • Experience with space or aerospace assemblies
  • Experience with larger GSE (ground support equipment) assemblies
  • General experience building assemblies with hand tools (wrenches, ratchets, drivers, etc.)
Work environment:
  • You will be working within an area that is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes.
  • Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors.
  • Their products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
Primary responsibilities:
  • Performs a variety of duties relating to the fabrication or assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
  • Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
  • May assist mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications of assemblies and components.
  • Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
  • Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
  • Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
  • Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
  • Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
  • Reading and understanding manufacturing/ engineering drawings and shop planning.
  • Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
  • Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
  • Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
  • Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
  • Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
  • Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics
  • Familiarity with the proper hand tool technique and safety (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
  • Familiarity with the concept of Torque 
Preferred qualifications:
  • Proficient use of electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, Digital Multimeters, and Source Meters.
  • Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
  • Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues
  • Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment
  • Soldering
  • J Standard Certification 

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact Benjamin at

Benjamin.Wansley@dppit.com

 to learn more about this position (#26-00755).
 DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Numbers & Facts

LocationGoleta, CA

Skills

  • Adhesivesunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Antennaunmatched
  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Component Assemblyunmatched
  • Composite Materialsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Electromechanical Designunmatched
  • Electromechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Reflectorsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Solderingunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Traceabilityunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched

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