Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

• We are seeking day shift (7am-3:30pm) electro-mechanical assemblers for a military and defense facility located in Santa Ana/Costa Mesa.

• Pay is based on experience and interview performance, ranging from $27-$37 per hour with the possibility of higher pay based on experience.

• Overtime is available during the week and on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and/or electrical assemblies in a manufacturing setting.

• Use common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes, or specialized test equipment.

• Read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.

• Communicate effectively (verbally and written) with engineering and production teams.

• Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

• Rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry preferred).

• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.

• Proficiency with computer use (standard browser and word processing applications).

• Working knowledge of common electrical components.

• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and production teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in mechanically assembling complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components.

• Hand soldering and component fabrication skills.

• Experience with validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.

• Familiarity with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, and nut plates.

• Experience in electronic box assembly troubleshooting and writing detailed issue tickets for failures.

• Running functional checkouts and tests, diagnosing issues discovered during these processes, and testing and running RF systems.

• PCBA and troubleshooting experience.

Why Work Here?

• This is a 6-month project with the potential to bring top performers on direct as the internal team continues to grow to keep up with work orders.

• You will be supporting the Roadrunner assembly project, contributing to innovative and impactful work.

Work Environment

• This is a clean environment in a large company that is growing and expanding.

• The company has recently received funding to build a new facility.

Job Type & Location

• This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, California.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.