Job Description
- Assemble, test, and inspect mechanical products to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
- Perform routine assignments under direct supervision. Duties may include lockwiring, first-stage subassembly, and final detailing.
- Participate in Lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Mechanical Assembly, Testing, and Inspection
- Assemble and test products using hand and power tools, mechanical and electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection and measuring equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer requirements, and quality directives.
- Use basic electrical test equipment and flow meters and record test results on the required forms.
- Inspect assemblies for conformance to product specifications and applicable customer or industry standards.
- Perform touch-up or full-surface painting as assigned. Mix finishing materials and clean parts.
Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a work area free of foreign object debris that could damage products.
- Verify that equipment calibration is current according to the calibration schedule.
- Identify and suggest improvements to assembly and testing processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong mechanical reasoning.
- Ability to select appropriate procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment and apply product and process knowledge to newly learned tasks.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, route sheets, and test specifications.
- Basic math and computer skills, with effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to work in a team, apply Lean practices, and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and development activities.
- Ability to use online employee self-service and systems such as PMR, TORS, and email.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 0–1 year of general mechanical work experience.
- Target candidates with hands-on mechanical assembly, automotive repair, or aircraft maintenance experience. The client is seeking mechanical experience and has indicated that medical or electrical assembly alone does not meet the target profile.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand for 50% of the shift and lift up to 35 lbs.
- Safety shoes are required.
- This is a safety-sensitive role. An FAA drug screen is required, and the role is subject to random drug testing.
- The description calls for a pre-start eye exam. Confirm with the program team because the portal lists vision screening as No.
Recruiter Screening Focus
- Ask for a specific example of a mechanical component the candidate assembled, repaired, or tested. Capture the tools used, instructions followed, and how the candidate verified the result.
- Confirm availability for the full second shift, ability to commute to Irvine, and ability to meet the stated physical and safety requirements.