Castelion
Staff Toolmaker / Laser Tracker Operator
Torrance, CA +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 10+ years in toolmaking, laser tracking, or aerospace manufacturing.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency; relevant technical experience required in lieu of higher education.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on the ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If the role is designated, employment may also depend on obtaining and maintaining required U.S. Government security clearance or authorization and meeting applicable citizenship or other eligibility requirements.
About the job
Runs laser-tracking and precision-tooling operations for large aerospace structures, leading measurement, inspection strategy, and complex builds from prototype through flight hardware.
What you'll do
- Operate laser trackers and model-based software; establish reference systems and analyze measurement data to guide fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
- Lead complex builds through final installation, including rigging, precision drilling/dowelling, epoxy pours, and large-scale assembly.
- Own tracker scheduling and inspection strategy, coordinate across teams and facilities, and improve tooling and quality processes.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in toolmaking, laser tracking, or aerospace manufacturing.
- Advanced proficiency in Verisurf inspection software or equivalent, and hands-on experience with Leica, Faro, and/or API laser trackers.
- Strong GD&T knowledge and proven experience leading complex builds from blueprint to final installation.
- Experience with rigging, epoxy pours, precision drilling/dowelling, and large-scale assembly; willingness to travel between sites.
Tools
Verisurf, Leica, Faro, API
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