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2nd Shift Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking skilled 2nd Shift Electro-Mechanical Assemblers to join our team at a military and defense facility located in the Santa Ana/Costa Mesa area. The position requires candidates to initially train on the first shift before transitioning to the 2nd shift, which operates from 3 PM to 11:30 PM. This role offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience, with overtime opportunities available during weekdays and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

+ Perform mechanical and/or electrical assemblies in a manufacturing setting, preferably in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries.

+ Utilize common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes, or specialized test equipment.

+ Operate computer applications including standard browsers and word processing tools.

+ Understand and work with common electrical components.

+ Read and interpret wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions accurately.

+ Adapt rapidly to changing roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.

+ Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with engineering and production teams.

+ Participate in overtime and weekend shifts as required.

Essential Skills

+ 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.

+ Proficiency with common hand and power tools.

+ Strong computer skills for using standard browser and word processing applications.

+ Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with assembling complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components.

+ Ability to perform validation and testing of electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.

+ Familiarity with air-frame construction techniques including rivets, mechanical fasteners, and nut plates.

+ Experience in electronic box assembly troubleshooting and writing detailed issue tickets.

+ Skills in running functional checkouts and tests, diagnosing issues, and testing RF systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing team that values top performers by offering them direct hire opportunities. Be part of an exciting project supporting the Roadrunner assembly. Our company is expanding and has received funding to build a new facility, providing a stable and promising work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and organized, within a large company that is continually growing and expanding. The company has recently secured funding for a new facility, underscoring our commitment to growth and innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

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 Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.