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Redondo Beach, California Country:

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#90198 Job Description An aerospace client is looking for a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders/actuators and the execution of structural load and pressure testing on complex flight and development hardware.

Location:

Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Onsite)

Position:

Mechanical Technician Pay Rate:

$76.38/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration:

15 months or longer

Schedule:

4×10 (M-Th)

• Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed. M ust be willing to support any shift when required.

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Overview :

Mechanical Technician - Hydraulic Cylinders & Structural Testing . The Structural Test Department is seeking a Mechanical Technician (Level 3/4) with strong hydraulic and mechanical skill sets to support assembly, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders/actuators and the execution of structural load and pressure testing on complex flight and development hardware. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams using blueprints, diagrams, written procedures, and verbal direction to perform test setup and operations. Must be able to demonstrate machine operations as well as mechanical maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate has experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assemble, plumb, and operate hydraulic power units (HPUs), manifolds, accumulators, and servo/proportional valve systems Install, align, bleed, and maintain hydraulic cylinders/actuators; select, route, and secure hydraulic hoses; assemble and torque fittings (e.g., NPT, JIC, ORFS, AN) Set up and operate structural test equipment including load frames, reaction structures, and test fixtures; build/install custom fixturing and restraints as required Instrument test articles with strain gages, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure/flow transducers; perform basic wiring, shunt checks, and troubleshooting Configure and run closed-loop force/displacement control on structural test systems; set setpoints, ramp rates, and high/low safety limits per procedures Monitor and record loads, displacements, and hydraulic parameters using gauges and digital instrumentation; execute proof, hydrostatic, and pressure/decay style tests per work instructions Perform tube/line work (cutting, bending, flaring) and general mechanical assembly, support contamination control, filtration, and fluid cleanliness practices Conduct leak checks and correct leaks; perform mechanical repair and basic metal fabrication Operate cranes, forklifts, and other lift equipment; rig and move large test articles safely Utilize computers and software for test control and data acquisition; document test setup, operations, and results using Microsoft Office Apply safe work practices for high-pressure hydraulics and test operations (PPE, barriers, LOTO); follow procedures and required safety controls. Basic electrical skills (DC/resistance measurements for instrumentation and troubleshooting) Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds Work in high bays, test labs, and cleanroom environments as required Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.

Basic Qualifications:

US Citizenship is required. High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance. Minimum 4 years of experience performing technician responsibilities Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics Experience with hydraulic systems and/or structural/mechanical testing of flight or development hardware Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed. Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds Work in high bays, test labs, and cleanroom environments as required. Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Clearance Experience with servo-hydraulic structural test systems and controllers and data acquisition systems (including LabVIEW) Experience installing strain gages and supporting calibration of load/pressure instrumentation Experience working in a clean room facility and handling flight hardware Experience with mechanical repair and metal fabrication. About our client : Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA Apply Now "

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