2 months ago
Lead Technician (Aerospace)
26 - 50$
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Lead Technician (Aerospace): Leading a production team in building mission-critical electrical wire harness assemblies for aerospace and defense systems with an accent on quality control, technical troubleshooting, and operational efficiency. Focus on guiding technicians, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and optimizing floor production workflows.
Location: Must be based in Redondo Beach, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $25.50–$50.00 per hour
Company
is a manufacturing technology company that optimizes electrical wire harness production through software-driven configuration.
What you will do
- Build complex electrical harness assemblies for aerospace and defense applications.
- Provide technical and operational direction to a team of technicians to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
- Demonstrate proper assembly techniques and mentor apprentice technicians.
- Inspect hardware in-process to ensure strict conformance to specifications.
- Assign and prioritize daily tasks based on the production schedule.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics teams to streamline production processes.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible under ITAR regulations.
- High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of experience as a technician in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proficiency in reading complex wire harness schematics and determining order of operations.
- Hands-on knowledge of soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, and harness routing.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, work order management, and BOM structures.
- Ability to stand for at least 8 hours and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Nice to have
- 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with IPC-620 or NASA STD 8739.4 standards.
- Previous experience working at a contract manufacturing company.
Culture & Benefits
- Equity participation in the company.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
- Unlimited PTO and 401(k) plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA).
- Monthly DoorDash credit and gym membership reimbursement.
- Onsite perks including a fully stocked kitchen and free parking.
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