1st Shift Mechanical Assembler

Aerotek • Santa Ana, CA • 1h ago

1st Shift Aerospace Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated 1st Shift Mechanical Assemblers to join our team at a military and defense facility in Santa Ana, CA. This role involves repetitive work in a high-paced production environment, aiming to produce 5000 units per month. The position offers competitive hourly pay based on experience, with opportunities for overtime during the week and on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical assemblies in a manufacturing setting, preferably in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries.

Utilize common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, and multimeters.

Read and interpret wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions accurately.

Communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.

Adapt to rapidly changing roles and responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Ensure high-quality production by following precise mechanical assembly processes.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.

Working knowledge of electrical components.

Ability to read wiring diagrams.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in assembling high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and related components.

Capability to perform validation and testing of electronic components using equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Familiarity with air-frame construction techniques such as rivets and mechanical fasteners.

Proficiency in electronic box assembly troubleshooting.

Ability to run functional checkouts and diagnose issues.

Experience with RF systems testing and troubleshooting.

PCBA troubleshooting experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing company with long-term opportunities and great benefits. We offer training and growth potential, as well as equity in the company upon direct hire.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, professional environment with a large, expanding company that has recently received funding to build a new facility. The role requires working on a 1st shift schedule from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.

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