2nd Shift Aerospace Assembler

Aerotek; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler in Santa Ana, CA. You will perform high-volume mechanical and electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, and test racks to support a defense production line. The role demands hands-on skills, accuracy, and teamwork with engineering and production teams.

The position is a contract-to-hire role on the 2:30 PM–11:00 PM shift, with potential overtime on weekdays and weekends to meet output goals. Steel-toe footwear required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in manufacturing, aerospace/electronics/medical preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive mechanical assemblies in a high-paced production environment to help reach 5,000 units per month.
• Assemble wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and related components using hand soldering and fabrication techniques.
• Use common hand and power tools to complete assemblies and tests.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to follow detailed instructions.
• Validate and test electronic components with multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
• Maintain safety and quality standards, document issues with detailed tickets, and support continuous improvement.
• Work second shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) with overtime and occasional weekend work as needed.

Skills

2+ years in manufacturing

Read wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler in Santa Ana, CA. You will perform high-volume mechanical and electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, and test racks to support a defense production line. The role demands hands-on skills, accuracy, and teamwork with engineering and production teams.

The position is a contract-to-hire role on the 2:30 PM–11:00 PM shift, with potential overtime on weekdays and weekends to meet output goals. Steel-toe footwear required.