Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking experienced electro-mechanical assemblers for a day shift (7am-3:30pm) position at our military and defense facility in Santa Ana/Costa Mesa. This role offers competitive pay based on experience and interview performance, with rates ranging from $27 to $35 per hour. Overtime opportunities are 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, and specialized test equipment.

• Proficiently use computers for standard browsing and word processing applications.

• Read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.

• Work rapidly and adapt to changing roles and responsibilities in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

• Effectively communicate with engineering and production teams, both verbally and in writing.

Essential Skills

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

• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools.

• Working knowledge of common electrical components.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mechanically assembling complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication.

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

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

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

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

• Experience with PCBA and troubleshooting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2025.

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.