Production Technician - 2nd Shift

Karman Space & Defense•Huntington Beach, CA

36d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Production Technician supports composite manufacturing operations within Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business. The role works with composite structures and produces assemblies through tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup. It supports production flow and ensures components meet specifications by inspecting materials and products, maintaining equipment, and following work instructions and quality standards. The position is second shift, Monday through Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No travel is required. The role requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive motion.
U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

Complete work orders and travelers according to production schedules.
Apply ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards in daily work.
Perform tape wrapping, cutting, compression molding, and hand layup processes for composite materials.
Measure and visually inspect products using precision instruments to confirm conformance to specifications.
Mix and measure resin and adhesive materials.
Adjust oven temperature controls and review blueprints or instructions to determine methods or sequences.
Maintain production and processing equipment.
Perform upper-body mobility tasks, including bending, using arms and hands, and standing for extended periods.