Production Technician, Core Tech

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight then this role is for you.

- Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, and instructions to assemble products or systems

- Use various hand tools and power tools to put components together

- Combine different subsystems or components into a larger, functioning system

- Ensure compatibility and proper communication between integrated components

- Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered

- 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies

- Proficient with common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment

- Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications)

- Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions

- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production

- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

- Demonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication, repair, assembly, integration, and avionics build/integration/test

- Mechanically assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication

- Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks

- Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft builds

- Electronic box assembly troubleshooting, and writing detailed issue tickets for failures

- Running functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Math, Hard Science, Business, etc.)

- Holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or has similar training

Production Technician/Level 1: $25 - $33/hour Production Technician/Level 2: $28 - $38/hour Production Technician/Level 3: $33 - $43/hour

Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.