Manufacturing Technician Level 1 2nd Shift
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This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Diploma
- Must know
- ExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in San Diego
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office24%Excel13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- This position is for a Manufacturing Technician 1 on 2nd shift (1:00 pm - 10:30 pm) at the San Diego, CA location.
- A 7% differential per hour will be applied.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
- Prep, lay-up and bonding of composite products.
- Experience with layup of uni-directional and weave pre-pregs.
- May report status/progress and interface with other employees and departments.
- Tooling preparation and release application.
- Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware.
- Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
- Execute to written instructions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
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Basic Qualifications:
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A high school diploma and 0-2+ years' of composite lay up/ bonding experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Experience working in a composites/manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, aerospace manufacturing environment).
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Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.
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Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
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Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
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Ability to work under limited supervision.
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US Citizenship required.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Associate's degree or 2 year Technical degree.
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3 years' minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Excels in a team environment.
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Ability to work under limited supervision.
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Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
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Ability to multitask, prioritize.
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Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
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Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.