Production Assembler

Leading Manufacture Company provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
  
Job Description
  
Job Summary:
Under close supervision, performs a variety of electro-mechanical subassembly and assembly operations of a semi-skilled nature to build up and assemble simple units such as power connectors, modules, chassis drawers, cable harnesses, electronic systems and subassemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with general supervision. 
• Reads worksheets and wiring diagrams, selects components.
• Mounts assembled components, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with simple hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters and other related test instrumentation. Knowledge of cleaning, lead preparation, component mounting, parts orientation.
• Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
• Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
• Uses hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, etc. Inspect parts and performs basic tests.
• May perform other assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
• May perform hand soldering using a soldering iron.
• May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope.
• Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products.
• Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
• Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications.
• Must be able to follow specific procedures and detailed instructions completely.
• Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Records information on production records, logs and other report forms.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and some degree of vocational or technical training; 0-2 years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand written and verbal work and safety instructions in the English language.
• Must be available for overtime Monday through Saturday as required.
• Must be available to train on 1st shift before transitioning into the 2nd shift schedule.
• Must be willing to perform tasks of a repetitive nature.
• Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

Location: Mira Mesa Ca. 
Salary: $19.00-$20.00 DOE
Shift: 5am-1:30pm