R&d Lab Technician

Job Title: A&P Technician

Job Description

The R&D Lab Technician is expected to have a strong understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes and perform maintenance tasks to ensure quality and efficiency. The role requires expertise in the fabrication and repair of CFRP and GFRP components, ensuring all work meets high standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full traceability of parts and processes by recording completed work.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technical matters.
• Coordinate with engineers to execute engineering work orders, including hands-on fabrication, processing, and testing of aircraft components.
• Document completed work in maintenance reports.
• Install and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Fabricate parts using tools such as a soldering iron, lathe, and milling machine.
• Keep management and teams fully informed of progress and issues.
• Author and update standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and knowledge to less experienced team members.
• Offer feedback to the team and team lead.
• Ensure the shop premises are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

Essential Skills

• Solid understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes.
• Proven knowledge in the fabrication and repair of CFRP and GFRP components.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Experience in electrical work, wire harness assembly, and fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Experience documenting maintenance work and updating reports.
• Skill in using tools like soldering irons, lathes, and milling machines.
• Strong communication skills to keep management and teams informed.

Work Environment

The role involves hands-on work in a lab environment, collaborating closely with engineering teams. The technician will work with mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring the shop remains clean and organized. The work environment supports continuous learning and feedback, fostering a culture of collaboration and improvement.

This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $28 - $48