Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on electro-mechanical assembly, including cable harnesses, box builds, electrical and valve assemblies, and point-to-point wiring. You will interpret and work from schematics and drawings, perform precise soldering and crimping, and use a variety of hand tools to build and inspect high-quality assemblies in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings to perform accurate mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Assemble electro-mechanical components, including cable harnesses, box builds, valve assemblies, and basic wiring.
• Perform point-to-point wiring and electrical assembly in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out cable harness assembly, including routing, bundling, and securing cables and wires.
• Complete pneumatic assembly tasks as required, following detailed instructions and schematics.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, torque tools, and crimping tools for small pins to build and adjust assemblies.
• Perform precise soldering on electrical connections and components to ensure reliable performance.
• Inspect assemblies and wiring for accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications, making corrections as needed.
• Multitask across different assembly activities while maintaining high attention to detail and quality.
• Follow clean room procedures and departmental guidelines to maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Collaborate with other assemblers and team members to meet production goals and timelines.
• Train and adapt to different shifts as needed, including initial training on day shift for swing shift roles.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and understand schematics and engineering drawings.
• Minimum of 6+ months of assembly experience.
• Hands-on experience with cable harness assembly.
• Experience performing box builds and mechanical assembly.
• Proficiency in electrical assembly and basic wiring.
• Ability to perform point-to-point wiring accurately.
• Experience with valve assembly and pneumatic assembly tasks.
• Strong soldering skills for electrical connections.
• Ability to crimp small pins using appropriate tools.
• Competent use of hand tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, torque tools, and crimping tools.
• High level of attention to detail in all assembly and inspection work.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple assembly activities efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an electro-mechanical assembler.
• Experience in inspection of electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Comfort working with hand tools in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with both electrical and mechanical components.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting with other assemblers.
• Willingness to work either day shift or swing shift as required by the department.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly experienced team with an average tenure of over 10 years, providing a stable and supportive environment for long-term growth. The organization offers holiday, vacation, and medical benefits, supporting your well-being and work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills within an advanced, collaborative team that values quality and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean room environment, working alongside approximately 15 other assemblers in the department. The team operates on two shifts: a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and a swing shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with swing shift employees training on the day shift for the first few weeks. The work involves regular use of hand tools and precision equipment in a structured, production-oriented setting, with clear procedures and standards to ensure safety, cleanliness, and high-quality output.

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.