Manufacturing Sub Assembly Technician
About The Position
Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Manufacturing Sub Assembly Technician to perform precision mechanical assembly and fabrication operations for aerospace component manufacturing. The role includes installing bushings and threaded inserts, matched-hole drilling, preparing components for chemical etching, mechanical assembly, and operating conventional manufacturing equipment. The technician works from engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications to produce aerospace hardware while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. This is an onsite, first-shift position in Torrance, California, with a schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position reports to the Performance Leader and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of assembly experience.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
- Basic computer program skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions or training in English, and to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Responsibilities
- Install and size aerospace bushings, bearings, sleeves, and related hardware to engineering requirements.
- Install and inspect helicoils and other threaded inserts according to aerospace specifications.
- Perform matched-hole drilling and reaming to ensure alignment and fit of mating components.
- Assemble subassemblies using fasteners, rivets, bushings, pins, and related hardware.
- Prepare components for chemical etching and perform chemical etching according to approved manufacturing procedures.
- Operate arbor and hydraulic presses to install, remove, and fit aerospace components.
- Set up and operate conventional milling machines, drill presses, and related machine-shop equipment.
- Perform drilling, countersinking, counterboring, reaming, deburring, and other fabrication processes.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, process sheets, and work instructions.
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, depth gauges, and pin gauges.
- Conduct in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality and engineering requirements.
- Maintain accurate production records and complete required manufacturing documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production personnel to resolve technical and production issues.
Benefits
- Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition assistance.
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
- Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- Employee Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
