Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary: Build, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment used for aerospace and space hardware. Work closely with engineers to support production, testing, and documentation while following quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical components.
- Follow blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and quality procedures.
- Support engineers with prototype and production builds.
- Document assembly and testing activities.
- Identify and report quality issues or defects.
- Use hand and power tools to complete assembly work.
- Support maintenance and setup of manufacturing equipment.
- Assist with wiring, harnessing, soldering, and circuit testing.
- Meet production schedules and daily goals.

Qualifications

- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace.
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly.
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and test equipment.
- Basic troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be a U.S. Person or U.S. Citizen under ITAR regulations.

Preferred Experience

- Aerospace or flight hardware manufacturing.
- Soldering, cable harnessing, and electrical testing.
- Working with engineers in a production environment.
- Cleanroom manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

- Cleanroom aerospace manufacturing facility.
- Monday-Friday, typically 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Occasional overtime or weekend work.
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and hands-on assembly work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goleta, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Goleta, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA. 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.