Test Technician - production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment
About The Position
The Test Technician will build, test, and maintain high-pressure fluid and gas systems on vehicles and test articles. The role performs vehicle fluid-system functional checks, high-pressure proof and leak tests, and hazardous operations. It also involves maintaining test facilities and ground support equipment (GSE), propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems; troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems; and conducting field test operations, including high-pressure system operation, fluid fill, drain, and handling, and sensor monitoring. The technician reads and interprets Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), applies aerospace integration practices, operates heavy machinery, and works alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems. The position is based in Long Beach, California, and is listed as a project lasting 2+ months. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Compensation is $40–$50 per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, green card holders, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- At least 5 years of experience in a production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience.
- U.S. citizenship, green card holder status, or authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems.
- Experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Build and test high-pressure fluid and gas systems on vehicles and test articles.
- Perform vehicle fluid system functional checks, high-pressure proof and leak tests, and hazardous operations.
- Build and maintain test facilities, GSE, propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems.
- Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Conduct field test operations, including high-pressure system operation, fluid fill, drain and handling, and sensor monitoring.
- Read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Execute aerospace integration practices, including safety cabling, helicoil installation, and fastener and fitting torque.
- Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts and overhead equipment.
- Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test-site productivity.
- Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.
- Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
