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Manufacturing Technician 1

DPP

Job Location:

Goleta, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 September 2026 (11 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Goleta California
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen

Position summary:

The Manufacturing Technician performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components subassemblies and final assemblies.
They use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products instruments or equipment.
They determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience with space or aerospace assemblies
Experience with larger GSE (ground support equipment) assemblies
General experience building assemblies with hand tools (wrenches ratchets drivers etc.)

Work environment:

You will be working within an area that is a leading designer producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes.
Products include spacecraft panels bus structures precision optical structures deployable structural systems and mechanisms solar arrays and antenna reflectors.
Their products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.

Primary responsibilities:

Performs a variety of duties relating to the fabrication or assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
May assist mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs tests fabrications of assemblies and components.
Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products instruments or equipment.
Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
Notate usage traceability pot life and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
Reading and understanding manufacturing/ engineering drawings and shop planning.
Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen
High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
Ability to read write and work to instructions written in English.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
Ability to work flexible hours overtime and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
Initiative self-starter adaptable and high motivation for excellence
Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word PowerPoint and Excel)
Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics
Familiarity with the proper hand tool technique and safety (wrenches screwdrivers etc.)
Familiarity with the concept of Torque

Preferred qualifications:

Proficient use of electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies Digital Multimeters and Source Meters.
Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements standards and compliance issues
Experience with cranes and rigging forklifts and similar manufacturing equipment
Soldering
J Standard Certification

Interested Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact Benjamin at to learn more about this position (#26-00755).

DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

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