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Cable Assembler - Miramar - 9x80 Work Schedule - $23/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cable Assembler to join our team, responsible for assembling fiber optic cables and wire harnesses. You will work at your own station with the necessary tools, tasked with completing daily and weekly assignments. Your role will also include assembling and testing the performance of manufactured cables and sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

+ Perform mechanical assembly of small equipment, including alignment and assembly of component parts using hand tools, power tools, soldering equipment, and fixtures.

+ Interpret and work from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions, and bills of material.

+ Mount complex assembled components requiring manual dexterity and work with hand tools, light soldering equipment, volt meters, and other test instrumentation.

+ Connect component lead wires to printed circuits and route and connect wires between components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.

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

+ Crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or perform similar operations to secure parts.

+ Use automated cable test equipment and multimeter for testing.

+ Inspect parts and perform basic tests, recording and documenting work on production records and logs.

+ Route and lace cables, install components and parts, and attach hardware to complete assemblies.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with crimping, soldering, blueprint reading, wiring, and cable assembly.

+ Minimum of 2 years of previous cable assembly experience.

+ Ability to work with wire gauges from 24 to 00.

+ Knowledge of IPC-A-610 (Acceptance) and IPC-WHMA-A-650 (Cable and Wire Harness).

+ Experience with through-hole and surface mount soldering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Working knowledge of IPC standards.

+ Experience working under a microscope for soldering is a plus.

+ Knowledge of reworking defective parts is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with all federal holidays off, creating a great work-life balance. Join a cohesive team environment that values teamwork and team outings, such as attending a Padres game. Benefit from working in a small company where you can interact with all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

The position operates on a 9/80 schedule: Monday to Thursday from 7:15 AM to 4:45 PM, with every other Friday off. On working Fridays, hours are from 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM, with potential opportunities for overtime. The company has a small team structure, fostering interaction with various roles, from engineers to the company president.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Nov 18, 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.