Start Date: 06-02-2026
Date Added: 06-02-2026
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE64 – Lab Testing – Tech/Engineer

Description:Test Lab Technician 

Location: Costa Mesa, CA    
Term: Contract position – 6 months (extendable) 
Shift: Monday to Friday – 7 am to 3:30 pm 
    Regular overtime 3:30 to 5 pm, Saturdays 6 am to 2:30 pm
Pay Rate: $25 – $30 per hour (based on experience)  

Job Summary: 
•    The Test Technician 1 is responsible for various testing setups, teardowns, and execution of tests under the direction of the Test Engineers

Responsibilities: 
•    Interact with testing team and assists in all tasks related to testing of aircraft interior systems and components to substantiate their design requirements, assure product reliability and maturity upon entry into service while optimizing cost, weight, and function
•    Testing covers, but is not limited to: environmental (temperature variation, humidity, vibration etc.), accelerated life, static loading, dynamic loading, material characterization, fire properties, acoustic, operational, electrical, refrigeration, airflow and plumbing
•    Use hand and power tools and measurement devices to set up and conduct various tests on Aircraft Interior products
•    Use test plans and engineering drawings to prepare and support testing

Qualifications:
•    Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent
•    Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working in a testing or manufacturing environment
•    Computer Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Office Products
Other Skills:
•    Mechanical aptitude
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
•    Demonstrated proficiency to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement devices
•    Demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills, taking measurements, and simple calculations
•    Ability to consistently and safely lift 25lbs with periodic requirement of up to 50lbs and be trained to use a forklift
•    Ability to read and understand test plans and engineering drawings
Additional Preferred Skills:
•    2-year Technical Degree
•    Experience working in a manufacturing environment

To apply please email your resume to Cindy at cwhitaker@cantech.agency

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