Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Assemblies (Second Shift)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, United States. Second shift: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Must be willing to work other shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Travel may be required to Mojave, Ohio, and Florida for vehicle testing and integration. U.S. export-control eligibility is required: the hire must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Salary: $21.33–$50 USD per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations, including the Haven station series, for microgravity research, manufacturing, and long-term human presence in space.

What you will do

• Manufacture and assemble flight hardware for structural and thermal control system subassemblies.
• Perform drilling, fastening, bonding, and related manufacturing processes.
• Use calibrated precision tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Complete work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and quality personnel to develop and document work instructions.
• Deliver production work safely, professionally, and on schedule.

Requirements

• Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction/Development).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Precision drilling experience to ±0.001 inch.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with engineering and production teams.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lb unassisted, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• U.S. export-control eligibility is required.

Nice to have

• High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, military, medical-device, or other high-reliability environments.
• Cleanroom, precision-measuring-instrument, forklift, crane, or heavy-equipment experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.
• Additional wellness, mental-health, fitness, and discount benefits.