Manufacturing Technician

CAE • Tampa, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician supports the production of military-grade flight simulators and training systems by fabricating high-precision structural assemblies, motion platforms, and support components. This role is essential in ensuring CAE USA delivers durable, mission-critical simulation equipment to U.S. and allied defense customers. Work is performed in a low-volume, high-complexity environment requiring attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering and assembly teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma at minimum with 2–5+ years of welding or structural fabrication experience; experience in aerospace, defense, or simulator manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with MIG and TIG welding processes; ability to pass a weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and detailed fabrication prints.
• Experience welding and assembling structural tubing, heavy-gauge steel, and precision components.
• Strong attention to detail with consistent, high-quality weld workmanship.
• Comfort working with grinders, saws, drill presses, plasma cutters, and other standard fabrication tools.
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to international sites if needed.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Must be eligible to work in ITAR-regulated environments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work on full-motion or fixedbase simulator structures (military or commercial).
• Familiarity with hydraulic, electromechanical, or 6DOF motion systems.
• Experience in a DoD or ITAR-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical assembly skills to support integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum used in simulator frames, motion bases, instructor stations, and support structures.
• Interpret detailed mechanical drawings, fabrication prints, GD&T, and weld symbols to build components to tight tolerances required for military simulation systems.
• Fit, align, tack, and weld large-scale assemblies, including full-motion platforms, cockpit modules, and structural frames.
• Fabricate brackets, platforms, enclosures, and precision assemblies used in mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical subsystems.
• Use layout tools, fixtures, and jigs to ensure accurate assembly and proper loadbearing structure.
• Conduct welding prep, grinding, cutting, and finishing to meet CAE USA quality standards.
• Inspect welds visually and with measurement tools to verify structural integrity and compliance.
• Support prototype builds, engineering change requests, and custom military configurations.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, mechanical technicians, and program teams to resolve fabrication issues.
• Follow all safety protocols, shop procedures, and DoD-compliant manufacturing practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED