Manufacturing Technician 2

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 in Oxnard, California for a contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This full-time onsite position supports manufacturing operations for a defense program, working closely with engineers on production, testing, calibration, and process improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical assembly skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Above average experience using basic mechanical hand tools, including wrenches, ratchets, sockets, hex bits, and measurement devices
• Ability to read and understand basic mechanical drawings
• Above average understanding of 5S principles in a mechanical assembly environment
• Ability to work effectively with team members in a mechanical assembly environment
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Skills

• Professional experience working with aerospace components or assemblies in a cleanroom environment
• Experience applying professional-grade adhesives, including two-part epoxies, mixing in fume hoods, and masking
• Experience operating large gantry-style overhead cranes
• Experience using computer-based training, timekeeping, and electronic work instructions

What You’ll Do

• Perform manufacturing operations related to parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Work with engineers on equipment setup and calibration
• Perform rework and quality testing of manufactured products
• Collect and evaluate operating data using manufacturing software to make on-line product or equipment adjustments
• Assist in developing manufacturing methods and procedures to improve production processes
• Support engineering experiments and manufacturing process improvements

Job ID: 1599

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.