Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

The Manufacturing Technician performs aerospace manufacturing and assembly tasks, including conformal coating, masking, painting, mechanical and electrical assembly, and hand soldering. You follow detailed work instructions, drawings, and quality standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and fast-paced work environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerospace manufacturing and assembly tasks such as conformal coating, masking, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and hand soldering.
• Read, interpret, and follow detailed work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and specifications to complete tasks accurately and consistently.
• Use hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment safely and effectively to assemble, coat, paint, and finish components.
• Carry out detailed masking and coating or painting work, including color matching, industrial painting, printing, lamination, and coating operations as required.
• Operate and support processes involving printing machines, spray guns, and related coating or finishing equipment.
• Apply basic soldering techniques to assemble or repair electronic or mechanical components, following applicable standards and guidelines.
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and completeness, ensuring products meet aerospace and internal quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals, paints, adhesives, and other materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials and chemicals.
• Adapt to a fast-paced production environment by managing multiple priorities and adjusting to changing work assignments or schedules.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership by taking action to address issues, improve processes, and resolve problems without waiting for direction.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to report issues, suggest improvements, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in required safety and job-related training and apply learned practices consistently on the job.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, painting, soldering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to perform detailed masking and coating or painting work with high accuracy and consistency.
• Basic soldering experience and comfort working with soldering tools and processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work safely with personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks or priorities.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, electronics, or military manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience with color matching, industrial painting, printing, lamination, and coating processes.
• Familiarity with operating printing machines, spray guns, and related coating or painting equipment.
• Ability to recognize and address problems independently, taking action without being asked.
• Optimistic, solution-oriented approach to challenges, focusing on fixing issues rather than assigning blame.
• Preference for fast-paced, flexible, and hands-on work environments.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing safety and technical training.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment that values initiative, ownership, and a solution-focused mindset. The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and personal accountability, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and take on meaningful responsibilities. You receive structured safety and job training, clear expectations, and support from leadership to perform at your best while contributing to high-quality aerospace products.

Work Environment

This role is based in an assembly environment with regular exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, dust, fumes, and other airborne particles. You may experience skin and inhalation contact with various sealants, paints, adhesives, liquid nitrogen, MEK, and other chemicals used during assembly or cleaning of parts. Industry-standard safety equipment is provided, and specific areas are clearly marked where PPE is required.

Comprehensive safety training is provided in accordance with applicable laws, industry standards, and company policies. The position follows a 2nd shift schedule:
Monday through Thursday from…