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Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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Compensation
$38–40/hr
Location
Torrance, CA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will join the Operations department at an aerospace and advanced engineering manufacturer, supporting production and maintenance teams. The role focuses on studying operational methods and identifying process improvements. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and 4–6 years of related experience; experience with pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing, hydraulic testing, or valve testing is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytical SkillsCreativitySound JudgmentPneumatic Pressure TestingHydrostatic Pressure TestingHydraulic TestingValve Testing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent4+ Years Related ExperienceU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Our client, a leading aerospace and advanced engineering manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their team. As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will be part of the Operations department supporting production and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, creativity, and sound judgment which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Location: Torrance, CA

Pay Range: $38 - $40/hour

What’s the Job?

  • Study and record time, motion, methods, and speed of worker operations to improve efficiency and establish standard production rates.

  • Analyze maintenance, production, clerical, and other operational activities to identify process improvements.

  • Perform a variety of complex tasks requiring independent judgment and problem-solving.

  • Plan and accomplish assigned goals while supporting operational efficiency initiatives.

  • May direct and lead the work of others while reporting to departmental leadership.

What’s Needed?

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 4-6 years of related experience.

  • Familiarity with industry concepts, practices, and procedures.

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Prior experience with pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing, hydraulic testing, or valve testing preferred.

What’s in it for me?

  • Competitive pay of $38 - $40 per hour.

  • First shift schedule, Monday through Friday.

  • Opportunity to work in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

  • Eligible for the Subco Bonus Program with up to $3,000 in bonuses for attendance milestones.

  • Opportunity to apply creativity, experience, and technical expertise in a complex operational role.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,371 open Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38–40/hr
  • California median$22–25/hr331 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–23/hr2,821 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $39/hr, is 68% above the California median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the top quarter of Operations hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,587 open Operations jobs in California and 13,371 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (7,560 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 6,094 of the 13,371 open Operations jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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