Test Technician

JOB TITLE: Test Technician
LOCATION: Tustin CA
PAY RATE: $50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Support the build operation and maintenance of test equipment used to verify components subsystems and systems prior to flight installation

• Perform material qualification and acceptance testing for spacecraft hardware

• Work a day shift schedule (Monday Thursday 4/10)

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the test and manufacturing environment

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in testing components subsystems or systems (or equivalent industry experience)

• Ability to read and interpret drawings blueprints and 3D models (paper or digital format)

• Cable harness fabrication using wire diagrams layout drawings and parts lists

• Mechanical assembly fabrication using 2D/3D models and parts lists

• Test asset instrumentation including strain gauges load cells and pressure transducers

• Operation of shop tools such as saws lathes mills and other mechanical equipment

• Use of electrical and electronic tools including soldering irons DMMs oscilloscopes function generators power supplies and wire preparation tools

• Structural or systems test execution

• Tension/compression test machines and associated software

• Knowledge of shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies

• Strong interpersonal verbal and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on technical mindset with commitment to continuous improvement

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions using computer applications

• Experience working in an Agile environment

• Strong safety awareness including proper handling of hazardous materials and energized systems

• Must be available to work all shifts including overtime and weekends as needed

• Approximately 10% travel may be required

• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours)

• Ability to stoop bend crawl and work in tight spaces

• Ability to lift and move objects (up to 50 lbs rarely 20 lbs occasionally 10 lbs frequently)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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