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Materials Characterization Technician II, Machine Shop

Long Beach (CA)💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-07-31

Core

Operate and program CNC lathes, mills, and wire EDM machines to produce aerospace metal alloys and test coupons with high precision.

Role type

Machine Shop Technician (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Builds

Aerospace metal components and test coupons for rocket vehicle development

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Precision machining

Deliverable

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

Required skills

CNC lathe operation, CNC mill operation, wire EDM programming, machine maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, precision measurement (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators), blueprint interpretation, GD&T standards

Preferred skills

CAD/CAM software proficiency, G-code programming, aerospace materials knowledge, tolerancing techniques

Technologies

CNC lathes, CNC mills, wire EDM machines, CAD software, G-code

Responsibilities

Operate and program CNC lathes, mills, and wire EDM machines; create and modify designs using CAD software; maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate machining equipment; interpret engineering drawings and blueprints; develop standardized workflows for machine shop operations

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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