Manufacturing Technician 1

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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