Manufacturing Technician Hiring Event - Saturday, October 21

Divergent • Long Beach, CA

13h • $30 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is hiring for several manufacturing technician opportunities as it opens a second factory. The invitation-only hiring event is described as taking place on Saturday, November 21st; the posting headline also says Saturday, October 21. Roles under consideration are Additive Manufacturing Technician, Metrology & Inspection Technician, Deburring Technician, and CNC Machinist & Specialist. All roles follow an alternate work schedule: 3–4 11-hour shifts with rotating, alternating Wednesdays. Available schedules are Sun–Wed or Wed–Sat, on either first shift (5:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or second shift (4:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.). Second shift receives a 6% differential. A basic requirement for all roles is the ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls. Pay varies by role and experience, with a stated range of $30–$70 USD.

Additive Manufacturing Technicians support production of high-quality, precision components by operating and maintaining additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment in a safe, efficient, FOD-free environment. Duties include carrying out daily manufacturing operations, monitoring equipment and processes, following work instructions, controlling materials and powders, performing routine maintenance, documenting production, and supporting post-processing. Candidates should have at least one year of hands-on additive manufacturing or relevant manufacturing experience; aerospace or automotive experience is preferred.

Metrology & Inspection Technicians provide accurate metrology data and inspection reports to ensure parts comply with engineering specifications. They use scanners such as FARO, Romer, and ScanBox to acquire scan data. Candidates should have at least one year of quality inspection experience in aerospace, automotive, or another relevant production environment and familiarity with GD&T.

Deburring Technicians perform post-machining operations to prepare precision metal components for aerospace, defense, and automotive applications. Work includes removing burrs and sharp edges, grinding, polishing, hand finishing, and cleaning parts while meeting quality standards. Candidates should have 1–3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally in aerospace or precision production.

CNC Machinists and Specialists set up, operate, and optimize advanced 5-axis milling, CNC turning, and mill-turn equipment to manufacture complex, high-precision components. Specialist-level candidates are expected to have expertise in process optimization and advanced machining strategies, and to mentor other machinists.

Divergent describes its regular, full-time employee package as including competitive compensation, an equity plan, discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, paid vacation and sick time, company holidays and a year-end shutdown, paid parental leave, HMO and Premium PPO health plan options, company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and reimbursement opportunities for learning and development. The company describes its environment as collaborative, dynamic, high-performing, fast-paced, and mission-driven.

Requirements

• For all roles: Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
• Additive Manufacturing Technician: At least 1 year of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing or a relevant manufacturing environment.
• Metrology & Inspection Technician: At least 1 year of experience as a quality inspector in aerospace, automotive, or another relevant production environment; familiarity with GD&T.
• Deburring Technician: 1–3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience; ability to read blueprints and work instructions; comfort using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers; ability to follow detailed quality and safety procedures.
• CNC Machinist & Specialist: Strong hands-on machining experience, including complex setups, tooling, fixturing, GD&T, precision inspection, and troubleshooting.
• All roles work an alternate schedule of 3–4 11-hour shifts with rotating, alternating Wednesdays.

Nice To Haves

• Additive Manufacturing Technician: Aerospace or automotive industry experience; strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and computer skills; experience with industrial 3D printers, lasers, robotics, EDM, or CNC machinery; familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards.
• Metrology & Inspection Technician: Experience with precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, or pin gauges; experience with CMM equipment and Zeiss Inspect, PC-DMIS, Polyworks, or Verisurf.
• Deburring Technician: Aerospace or precision production experience; experience with hand tools, die grinders, rotary tools, pneumatic tools, and other metal-finishing equipment; direct deburring experience. Metal fabrication, grinding, or other hands-on metalworking experience is also encouraged.
• CNC Machinist & Specialist: Experience with Siemens, Heidenhain, or Fanuc controllers, dynamic work offsets, and machining complex alloys. Specialist-level expertise in process optimization and advanced machining strategies, and experience mentoring machinists.

Responsibilities

• Additive Manufacturing Technician: Operate and maintain additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment safely and efficiently in an FOD-free environment.
• Additive Manufacturing Technician: Execute daily manufacturing operations, monitor equipment and production processes, and help ensure parts meet engineering, quality, and customer specifications.
• Additive Manufacturing Technician: Follow work instructions; maintain material and powder controls; perform routine equipment maintenance; document production activities; and support post-processing operations.
• Metrology & Inspection Technician: Acquire scan data using scanners such as FARO, Romer, and ScanBox, and provide accurate metrology data and inspection reports to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
• Deburring Technician: Remove burrs and sharp edges and grind, polish, hand-finish, and clean metal components while maintaining quality standards.
• CNC Machinist & Specialist: Set up, operate, and optimize 5-axis milling, CNC turning, and mill-turn equipment to manufacture complex, high-precision components.
• CNC Specialist: Optimize processes, use advanced machining strategies, and mentor other machinists.
• Follow detailed work instructions and applicable quality and safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Company holidays and a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• HMO and Premium PPO health plan options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed