Aerospace, Defense & Spaceflight Technician

Manufacturing Technician | Aerospace, Defense & Spaceflight | New Orleans, LA

Pay: $27.00/Hour Schedule: 1st Shift (4x10 Schedule) Location: New Orleans, LA Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

Job Description

Actalent is currently hiring for a Manufacturing Technician opportunity supporting a leading aerospace, defense, and spaceflight program in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position supports manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, testing, and integration operations within a highly regulated aerospace production environment. Successful candidates will work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to build and assemble complex aerospace and flight-related components and products. We are seeking individuals with experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, structures, fabrication, precision assembly, aviation production, defense manufacturing, or related production environments.
## Responsibilities
Perform precision mechanical assembly operations Support composite layup, fabrication, bonding, and structural assembly activities Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing work instructions Perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and quality documentation Support mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes Conduct calibration and alignment activities as required Install, modify, adjust, and replace components as necessary Maintain compliance with quality and manufacturing standards Work closely with production personnel and engineering teams to support manufacturing objectives
## Required Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or technician role Experience with precision mechanical assembly and/or fabrication Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical work instructions Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, composites, structures, manufacturing, or related industries Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment U.S. Citizenship required
## Preferred Qualifications
Composite layup experience Composite fabrication or bonding experience Aerospace manufacturing experience Aircraft structures experience Precision assembly experience Cable harness fabrication or wire routing experience Electromechanical assembly experience Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, satellite, spacecraft, or other flight-related programs Technical school, military technical training, Associate's degree, or related education
## Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply: Aerospace Manufacturing Technician Aerospace Assembly Technician Composite Technician Composite Fabricator Composite Laminator Aircraft Structures Mechanic Aerospace Structures Technician Aerospace Structures Mechanic Spacecraft Assembly Technician Satellite Assembly Technician Flight Hardware Technician Integration Technician Precision Mechanical Assembler Aerospace Production Technician Aviation Manufacturing Technician Defense Manufacturing Technician Electromechanical Assembler (Aerospace/Defense) Wire Harness Technician (Aerospace/Defense) Airframe Structures Technician
## Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to support cutting-edge aerospace, defense, and spaceflight programs while working in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Candidates will gain experience supporting advanced production processes involving composites, structures, precision assembly, fabrication, and aerospace manufacturing operations. Apply today to learn more about this 1st shift opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.