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Spin Form Technician - Metal Forming

PCX Aerostructures, LLC
United States, California, Long Beach
Jul 20, 2026

Title
Spin Form Technician - Metal Forming

About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

The Role:

As a metal spinner you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to the spin forming of domes, cones and other metallic forms. You will work closely with the Engineering and Manufacturing teams to provide input to help improve the quality of the Spin forming product and processes.

Pay Range: $29.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:



  • Work directly with production team to deliver on-time product while meeting labor, cost, and quality targets.
  • Perform the setup, operation, and in-process part inspection.
  • Use manual torches for heating material within specification for spin forming using digital pyrometry or temp sticks for temperature monitoring of spin forming process.
  • Perform the assembly and verification of spin tool set-ups.
  • Check parts for planning and drawing verification.
  • Learn, as required, and perform Power spinning and CNC metal spin forming.
  • Learn, as required, and perform CNC programming for the CNC spin machine.
  • Identify and eliminate process wastes and continuously improve the spinning processes.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area (5s)
  • Perform basic spin machine maintenance (TPM)


To be considered for this position you must have the following:



  • High school diploma, GED, or Degree.
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to perform basic part inspection using basic measuring devices such as calipers, ID / OD micrometers, digital thickness gage, Pi-Tape to check key dimensions and profiles.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints / sketches and manufacturing instructions.
  • It's also beneficial to have the following:
  • Manual Hand / Power spinning experience preferred but not required.
  • Heat treating experience; operating furnaces and heat treat setups


Requirements:



  • Must be able to stand for long hours (majority of the shift).
  • Must be comfortable working in a "HOT WORK" environment.
  • Must be willing to adapt to schedule changes, over-time needs, cover 2nd shift to support production schedules, as necessary.


PLUS Items



  • Over-head crane / rigging experience to safely handle large odd shaped, heavy hardware.
  • Previous Forklift experience
  • Basic tooling lathe / Bridgeport Mill experience



Position Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have the following:



  • A demonstrated ability to perform manual Power spinning and/or computer numerical control CNC lathes is required.
  • Experience with Aerospace materials and hot spinning.
  • High school diploma, GED, or Degree.
  • Ability to use measuring devices and templates to check dimensions and profiles as required.
  • Ability to accurately follow planning, read blueprints and manufacturing instructions.


It's also beneficial to have the following:



  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant spin forming experience.
  • Experience operating Leifeld or MJC spinning machines.
  • Experience with SpinCAD or similar software



Shift
Days

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Long Beach

Category
Machine Shop

Req Number
MAC-26-00005

Position
Spin Form Technician - Metal Forming

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
2

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

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