Assembler

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Join Our Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assembler/Operator II to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, and wiring harnesses used in demanding applications. The ideal candidate has hands-on assembly experience, strong technical aptitude, and a commitment to quality and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Review assembly instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, work orders, and parts lists to prepare for production tasks.
• Gather and organize required materials, tools, components, and equipment.
• Assemble electrical cables and wiring harnesses in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform wire preparation activities including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, terminating, and routing wires and connectors.
• Position and secure parts and subassemblies using fixtures, jigs, and hand tools.
• Execute precision crimping operations to ensure proper connector and contact termination.
• Apply soldering techniques to create secure, reliable, and high-quality electrical connections.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with workmanship and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical assemblies as needed.
• Record production data and assembly KPIs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and team members to interpret technical documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in cable/wire harness assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Candidates with less experience may be considered if they successfully complete a technical assessment and independent assembly build.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of electrical components, wiring systems, and assembly processes.
• Experience with wire and cable types, including multi-conductor cable, coaxial cable, ribbon cable, and related products.
• Ability to accurately perform unit conversions (inches, feet, meters, millimeters, etc.).
• Proficient in using measuring tools such as tape measures, rulers, and other basic inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to produce high-reliability electrical terminations through careful process control and inspection.
• Skilled in creating clean, reliable solder joints with proper wetting, smooth concave fillets, correct fill, and minimal defects.
• Experience preparing wires through stripping and tinning processes while maintaining insulation integrity and required clearances.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.