Manufacturing Technician Job at PDS Services in Santa Barbara

Summary

We have an opportunity for a Contract - Manufacturing Technician II for up to 6 months to join our team in Goleta, CA. This job will entail testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing of mechanical and or electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and validation of flight hardware, including mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment; per flight drawings, procedures, quality standards and training.
• Assist engineers in flight / prototype hardware manufacture / test infrastructure development, documentation of assembly, test procedures and other specified tasks.
• Work with facilities and maintenance to ensure that production equipment is maintained and repaired in a timely manner.
• Work with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and ensure process instructions are understood.

Ideal Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus advanced training.
• 2+ years experience in an Aerospace manufacturing or similar position.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good fabrications skills and general shop experience.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office 365.
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Must be able to work the following shift:
• Mon-Fri 6:30 to 3:00pm

Desired Skills

• Ability to read and work from diagrams, drawings, and detailed procedures.
• Ability to operate electrical and nonelectrical manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, including crimpers, drills, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools.
• Ability to work with adhesives, chemical cleaners, coating materials etc.