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Job Title: Solderer/Cable Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solderer to expertly build cable assemblies from drawings without explicit work instructions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience soldering a wide range of products and orders. Experience with wire/harness soldering is highly advantageous, as it is more relevant to this role than PCB board soldering.

Responsibilities

+ Follow production drawings, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

+ Understand and apply established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of electronic assembly.

+ Interpret and work from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions, and bills of material to understand the required parts and steps needed to complete the assigned assembly.

+ Read worksheets and wiring diagrams, selecting components such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.

+ Mount complex assembled components on chassis panels, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with simple hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters, and other related test instrumentation.

+ Connect component lead wires to printed circuit or route and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.

+ Position and align parts in specified relationships to each other using jigs, fixtures, or other holding devices.

+ Perform operations such as crimping, staking, screwing, bolting, riveting, welding, soldering, cementing, and press fitting to join or secure parts in place.

+ Use hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, and inspect parts and perform basic tests.

+ Perform additional assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.

+ Perform hand soldering using a soldering iron and work under a microscope for soldering and general inspection.

+ Conduct online go-no-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.

+ Troubleshoot and replace defects in finished products, and rework and repair defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.

+ Follow safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals to meet all cleanliness specifications.

+ Ensure quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.

+ Record information on production records, logs, and other report forms.

+ Provide basic training and instruction to lower-level assemblers on day-to-day assignments.

Essential Skills

+ Assembly skills with experience using tools and blueprints.

+ Expertise in EM Assembly, cables, soldering, and crimping.

+ Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

+ 6-8 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work with electromechanical schematics and drawings.

+ Experience with hand and small power tools.

+ Capability to perform work under a microscope.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills will be valued and enhanced. We offer a flexible work schedule with opportunities for overtime and occasional Saturday shifts. Our supportive environment promotes continuous learning and development.

Work Environment

The work location is in San Diego, CA, with flexible 1st shift hours from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Expect approximately 10 hours of overtime per week and occasional Saturday work. The work involves using various hand tools and equipment, and adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAN DIEGO, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/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 SAN DIEGO,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.