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Automation Technician 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $48–$48🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deploy, mount, wire, and integrate smart torque tools and automation hardware on production lines; program controllers; diagnose tightening failures; and analyze torque curves.

Role type

Automation Technician (Manufacturing)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems for defense hardware

Domain

Defense manufacturing / Precision assembly

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Physical deployment of automation hardware, configuring Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems, troubleshooting tightening failures, analyzing tightening curves, training operators, maintaining calibration records

Preferred skills

Atlas Copco software proficiency, micro-fastening applications, torque-tension relationships, high-mix manufacturing experience

Technologies

Atlas Copco Power Focus, Atlas Copco MicroTorque

Responsibilities

Physically deploy and integrate automation equipment and tooling hardware; Program and configure torque tool controllers to engineering specs; Diagnose production issues and optimize tightening programs; Analyze tightening curves to identify anomalies; Train technicians on tool safety and handling; Maintain tooling health and calibration records

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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