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Assembler Technician

Karman Space & Defense
South El Monte, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler Technician position at Karman Space & Defense?

Summary

The Assembler is responsible for following manufactured/ purchase order details to meet assembly requirements. Also they will review assembly engineering blueprints, parts lists, and specifications. The Assembler must be able to explain the respective role within the QMS and how their role contributes to quality The Assembler shall contribute to product conformity as apart to their daily job function and shall contribute to product safety. The Assembler shall also be aware of ethical behavior and conduct themselves accordingly to Karman policies and procedures.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Comprehensive and Competitive Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Holidays
    • Tuition Reimbursement*
Responsibility & Authority

  • Maintain and Realize AS 9100 procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Assemble detail parts as required.
  • Install requisite hardware.
  • Deburr parts to meet drawing requirements.
  • Identify product to meet drawing requirements.
  • Assist in packaging of product to assure damage free deliverables.
  • Touch-up paint / coated surfaces as required.
  • Work with Program Managers to assure timely assembly of product.

Education And/Or Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent work experience.
  • Adequate years of assembly experience required determined by Karman.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

  • Must be detail oriented, extremely organized and able to follow instructions.
  • Must have excellent blue print interpretation skills.
  • Must be able to use inspection equipment (i.e. calipers, micrometers, etc.).
  • Must be able to use assembly hand tools.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Must have direct communication with internal customers.
  • Must be trained of applicable changes & customer requirements.
  • Must know the QMS basic system of reporting, record keeping and follow instructions.

Itar Requirements

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Salary : $27 - $35

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