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
Location
Goleta, 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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