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Job Title: D81-Assembly Technician** **Job Description

The Engineering Development Mechanic supports the building activities for mechanical assemblies, including heavy structure drill-out bonding, fastener installation, assembling components, and wire harness installations. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

+ Fabricate, assemble, and utilize standard hand/power tools and precision instruments.

+ Maintain accurate buyoffs of completed work, inspections, and non-conformances.

+ Collaborate with engineers to suggest design changes and process improvements.

+ Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and configuration control.

+ Build, modify, install, troubleshoot, and repair components and structural assemblies.

Essential Skills

+ Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance, machine trades, or manufacturing technologies.

+ Experience with composites, titanium, sheet metal, riveting, fastening, wiring, tubing, and basic machining.

+ Familiarity with drawings, blueprints, and technical data.

+ Proficient in the use of tooling such as torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, deburring tools, and calibrated equipment.

+ Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication with engineers and teammates.

+ 3+ years of experience in aircraft assembly, heavy structures, or related manufacturing.

+ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

+ Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Certifications in AP specialty training or equivalent experience are desirable.

+ Technical training in aerospace assembly is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values quality and precision in aerospace manufacturing. Experience a collaborative work environment where your suggestions for design changes and process improvements are valued. Engage in opportunities to work on advanced mechanical assemblies and develop your skills alongside industry experts.

Work Environment

The position requires the ability to work in confined spaces, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. You will work with various technologies and equipment, including hand and power tools, and precision measuring instruments, in a facility that adheres to strict safety and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Huntington Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Huntington Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.