Manufacturing Technician Job Description Fabricate and validate critical flight hardware, including mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment; per associated flight drawings, procedures, quality standards, and internal training. Assist engineers in flight/prototype hardware manufacture/test infrastructure development, document assembly, test procedures, and other specified tasks. Identify and communicate non-conformances to engineering and quality assurance. Work with facilities and maintenance to ensure that production equipment is maintained and repaired in a timely manner. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and ensure process instructions are understood. Responsibilities + Fabricate and validate critical flight hardware, including mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment. + Assist engineers in flight/prototype hardware manufacture/test infrastructure development and documentation. + Identify and communicate non-conformances to engineering and quality assurance. + Work with facilities and maintenance to ensure timely maintenance and repair of production equipment. + Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and ensure process instructions are understood. Essential Skills + Electro-mechanical skills + Blueprint reading + Schematic interpretation + Proficiency with power tools + Experience in aerospace industry + Troubleshooting abilities + Production and assembly skills + Soldering expertise Additional Skills & Qualifications + Current Solder, Harnessing/Crimping certification to J or NASA-Standards. + Ability to work from diagrams, drawings, and detailed procedures. + Experience operating electrical and non-electrical manufacturing equipment. + Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools. + Experience working with adhesives, chemical cleaners, coating materials, and other commonly used chemicals in manufacturing. Work Environment Work in a clean room environment. Note that holiday or vacation benefits are not offered for contract employees at any level. This role involves working on the IROSA satellite for NASA. Benefits include a 401k plan, vacation weeks immediately after signing, an 8% yearly performance-based bonus, and full benefits. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.