Job Description

Overview

The Marvin Group is a leading defense contractor based in Southern California, specializing in the development and manufacturing of military aerospace systems and vehicles. The Mechanical Technician III will be responsible for the installation, repair, diagnostics, and testing of military automotive Environmental Control Systems and Auxiliary Power Units.

Responsibilities

  • Install and test automotive air conditioning systems
  • Mechanical assembly, integration and testing of Auxiliary Power Units
  • Troubleshoot air conditioning systems, diesel engines, and generators for malfunctions and diagnose problems
  • Perform verification and acceptance testing on development and production assemblies

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience working in machine shops or assembly shops, preferably with a Defense contractor
  • H.S. Diploma or GED is required
  • Working knowledge of engines, generators, and related components
  • Must be able to read and understand drawings and specifications
  • Self-motivated and can work with little supervision
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems is a plus
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and team player
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Additional Information

  • This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR.
  • Interested parties please apply online and submit resume to https://jobs.marvingroup.com/
  • Visit us at https://http://marvingroup.com/
  • The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.
  • Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
  • If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact People & Culture at 310.674.5030.

How this job compares in Inglewood, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $28–$47/hr across 408 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 45% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Inglewood, CA

Inglewood, CA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 553 other active welding openings from 251 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (21), and Aerotek (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $72/hr, El Segundo at $58/hr, and Torrance at $47/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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