Assembler at Aerotek

Assembler

Location - Poway, CA

Shift - 1st and 2nd Shifts Available (9/80 shift schedule)

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble cables for aircraft and ground control stations.
• Follow methods and sequence of operations for assembly tasks including wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing.
• Comprehend assembly drawings or written work instructions.
• Crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Label assemblies in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Perform soldering-tinning of wires and connections.
• Conduct a variety of tasks from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly.
• Use basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with control procedures.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations.

Essential Skills

• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing roles
• Experienced with drawings or blueprints
• Proficiency in cable assembly and/or cable harnessing is a plus
• Experience with soldering, cable harnessing, assembly, and wire crimping.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and wire lists.
• Knowledge of crimping terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, heat gun.
• Good visual perception and ability to distinguish between colors.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $27.26/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 Poway, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.