Mechanical Assemblers

Mechanical Assembler

Location: San Diego, CA 92121

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM–11:30 PM

Pay Rate:$20.10/hour

Schedule: 40 hours/week | 100% Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to perform a variety of assembly operations involving mechanical components, sub-assemblies, sheet metal enclosures, drawers, chassis, and racks. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reading assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics and have hands-on experience with soldering, wire harnessing, cabling, and electronic/mechanical assembly. This position requires good judgment, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while following established procedures and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, sheet metal enclosures, drawers, chassis, and racks.
• Read and work from assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform hand soldering, wire-wrapping, wire harnessing, and cable assembly.
• Perform routine go/no-go testing of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Set up test devices using hand tools or automated test methods.
• Document test results and maintain logs of malfunctions or repairs.
• Perform repair and rework activities as needed.
• Use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment.
• Follow established methods and sequences of operation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Top Required Skills

1. Knowledge of component polarity.
2. Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and wiring diagrams.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills with good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills

• IPC-A-610 knowledge
• SMT machine experience
• Component polarity
• ESD awareness
• Soldering
• Wire harnessing and cabling
• Hand tools and testing equipment
• Microsoft Teams

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of assembly experience.
• Production or vocational experience in mechanical assembly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to work from established drawings and schematics.
• Experience with soldering, wire-wrapping, or cable harnessing preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and testing equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 25 lbs. Push up to 25 lbs. Pull up to 25 lbs.

How to Apply

Please send your resume in Word or PDF format. Picture/image resumes are not accepted.

Anne Marie Roberts

Manpower West 858-366-4104

aroberts@manpowerwest.com