Test Technician -1st Shift
Long Beach, CA 
Share
Posted 1 month ago
Job Description
Title Test Technician -1st Shift About the Organization PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.






Company Overview






PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.





EOE Statement PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. Description

Pay Range: $31.00 to $39.00

  • Learning NuSpace's portfolio of pressure vessels and standard test procedures for each to independently maintain throughput of acceptance testing on flight hardware
  • Setting up hydraulic and pneumatic pressure lines, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment to pressure test spaceflight pressure vessels and associated subcomponents
  • Following all manufacturing planning and process specifications with an attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintaining test work areas' cleanliness and organization. Helping develop and refine 5S organization systems for composite and test areas.
  • Assisting in R&D testing processes
  • Training period to be on first shift, with goal of moving to a swing or second shift as required by operations

Skills/Requirements:

  • Experience in working with high pressure equipment up to 20,000 psi including pumps, hoses, compressed gas cylinders, and making and breaking the associated fittings such as Swagelok, AN flares, Hi-Pressure, etc.
  • Experience in instrumentation for measuring pressure, flow, displacement (LVDT), strain gage, etc.
  • Experience in testing of pressure vessels for aerospace applications a major plus (diaphragm tanks, PMD tanks, bubble point, static load, etc)
  • Experience in mechanical testing (tensile tests, etc) of material coupons a major plus
  • Independently motivated and detail-oriented with an eye towards quality and safety at all times
Position Requirements
  • Experience in working with high pressure equipment up to 20,000 psi including pumps, hoses, compressed gas cylinders, and making and breaking the associated fittings such as Swagelok, AN flares, Hi-Pressure, etc.
  • Experience in instrumentation for measuring pressure, flow, displacement (LVDT), strain gage, etc.
  • Experience in testing of pressure vessels for aerospace applications a major plus (diaphragm tanks, PMD tanks, bubble point, static load, etc)
  • Experience in mechanical testing (tensile tests, etc) of material coupons a major plus
  • Independently motivated and detail-oriented with an eye towards quality and safety at all times
Shift Second Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location PCX Aerosystems, Long Beach Category Manufacturing Req Number MAN-24-00002 Position Test Technician Close Date Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Hiring Manager(s) Jacqueline Cadena

This position is currently accepting applications.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
Email this Job to Yourself or a Friend
Indicates required fields