Manufacturing Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking Manufacturing Technicians in Oxnard, California for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support the fabrication, assembly, testing, rework, and quality verification of mechanical components, subassemblies, and final assemblies used in advanced aerospace systems.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience performing mechanical fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or related technician work.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, manufacturing instructions, and shop planning.
• Familiarity with proper hand-tool techniques and safety practices, including use of wrenches, screwdrivers, and related tools.
• Familiarity with torque concepts and requirements.
• Ability to work with fragile composite materials.
• Ability to accurately document material usage, traceability, pot life, and out-time controls for adhesive materials.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on manufacturing requirements.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, digital multimeters, and source meters.
• Strong basic shop-math skills.
• Experience working within ISO-controlled manufacturing environments.
• Experience with cranes, rigging, forklifts, or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Soldering experience.
• J-STD certification.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate and assemble mechanical components for larger aerospace assemblies.
• Set up and test prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
• Analyze test and operating data and recommend modifications to components or test procedures.
• Support mechanical engineers with development, testing, and fabrication of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform manufacturing setup, calibration, rework, and quality-testing activities.
• Collect and evaluate operating data to support adjustments to products, instruments, and equipment.
• Assist in developing methods and procedures used to control or improve manufacturing processes.
• Handle and manage fragile composite materials.
• Maintain material traceability and adhesive-control documentation.
• Read and work from manufacturing and engineering drawings.
• Communicate production and test information with engineering, manufacturing, and other departments.
• Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing work area.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite in Oxnard, California.
• 9/80A schedule.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on manufacturing requirements.

Pay

• $47.30 per hour.

Job ID: 2083

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.