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Electromechanical Assembler

Job Description

Join our team as an Electromechanical Assembler, where you will play a crucial role in the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of flight harnesses and avionics systems. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

+ Perform soldering and assembly tasks under a microscope.

+ Fabricate flight harnesses using essential tools and test equipment.

+ Conduct soldering, crimping, stripping, and assembly of spacecraft harnesses.

+ Perform quality assurance inspections on completed harness builds.

+ Interpret wire harness schematics, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.

+ Apply quality control methodologies and identify components for harness builds.

+ Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

+ Perform job functions safely and professionally in a cleanroom environment.

Essential Skills

+ 2–4 years of experience in harness fabrication.

+ Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA STD 8739.4 standards.

+ Basic understanding of electronic components and manufacturing processes.

+ Ability to read and interpret BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions.

+ Proficiency with computers and general software tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with J-STD-001 certification is a plus.

+ 5+ years of soldering cables, wires, soldering cups, and connectors.

+ 3+ years of experience building wire harnesses.

+ Knowledge of IPC 620 & J STD (not 610).

+ Ability to read blueprints and schematics on electronic devices.

+ US Citizenship required.

+ Diploma required.

+ Ability to abide by clean room guidelines and lift 10-20lbs.

Why Work Here?

Our organization values meticulous work and offers a supportive environment where attention to detail and quality are paramount. You will find opportunities to grow and develop in a dynamic field, with a commitment to safety and excellence.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a cleanroom setting, with most tasks performed under a microscope. The schedule includes shifts from Friday to Sunday, 6 am to 6:30 pm, totaling 36 hours a week with pay for 40 hours. This role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, California

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.