1st Shift Assembler II

Eaton; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a 1st Shift Assembler II in Camarillo, CA. Core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with an hourly rate of $20.00. Benefits, including PTO, parental leave, 401k with company match, and health insurance, are offered from day one.

The role involves assembling subassemblies, reading drawings, wiring and soldering, and adhering to aerospace workmanship standards. Prior experience in electromechanical assembly is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Camarillo, CA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts to form subassemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts and sequences.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures and follow work instructions.
• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures to maintain a clean work area.
• Stage materials for shipment and prepare wires and components for termination.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Wiring diagrams

Soldering experience

Crimping and wire termination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering equipment

IPC/AS9100 awareness

Job description

Career Opportunities: 1st Shift Assembler II (73431)

Requisition ID73431-Posted10/14/2026

Eaton’s IS AER ITDdivision is currently seeking a1st Shift Assembler II at our Camarillo, CA facility!

The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday - Friday. The hourly rate for this position is$20.00 per hour. Beyond base pay, we offer day 1 eligibility to benefits, including PTO, Paid parental leave for all, 401k with company match, medical, dental and vision insurance! For our full list of benefits, check out Eaton Benefits

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Assembler role will assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts to form subassemblies. Align, fit, assemble, fasten, connect, and install system components of military mechanical/electromechanical equipment.

• Setup equipment to meet product standards for identification, shell painting, retainer loading, contact painting, wire cutting, riveting, contact crimping and contact hooding.
• Weigh, mix and identify items such as inks, paints, adhesives, molding compounds, and potting materials.
• Follow intermediate drawings and procedures.
• Perform work with limited to no supervision.
• Support cross training and support of other departments.
• Manually load and/or machine load retainers into molded plastic inserts per work order instructions.
• Bond loaded front inserts to molded plastic rear inserts per work order instructions.
• Bond interface seals and grommet seals to plastic insert assemblies per work order instructions.
• Rework and/or repair assembled parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, and follows procedures.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
• Assemble and bond EMI rings to connector shell per work order instructions.
• Assemble and bond EMI rings to connector shell per work order instructions.
• Apply identification stamping to various components and assemblies.
• Paint components, as well as apply paint stripe markings to contacts.
• Work in a safe manner and perform housekeeping duties to maintain safe work environment. Assure proper maintenance of a safe and clean work area.
• Stage materials for shipment as required.
• Prepare single and shielded wires for termination, crimp contacts to prepared wires, terminate simple cables to connectors, and load and operate heat treat and annealing ovens.
• Soldering contacts and application of solvents and epoxies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Camarillo, CA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred:

• Prior experience assembling electromechanical or precision connectors used in aerospace, defense, or space applications.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems and related documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience performing soldering, crimping, wiring, contact insertion, and cable assembly to aerospace workmanship standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑620, J‑STD‑001).
• Strong understanding of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention, ESD controls, and clean work practices.
• Experience participating in internal audits, customer audits, or source inspections.

Position Criteria:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to read, follow and understand verbal instruction, product/ process specifications, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and handle components and assemblies using bending, reaching, and twisting body movements; in addition to use of hand tools.
• Ability to recognize and inform supervision of assembly problems and equipment breakdown.
• Good manual dexterity to assemble small and intricate parts.
• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision‑making.
• Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.

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