Aerospace - Assembler A

AppleOne Employment Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Aerospace - Assembler A for a temp-to-hire position in Valencia, CA. The role requires skilled mechanical assembly, blueprint reading, and a high level of precision in aerospace manufacturing.

You will perform medium to complex assembly with hand tools, rivets, hydraulics, and fittings, read drawings, and use precision gauges. The team emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with potential for long-term placement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of related assembly experience; aerospace or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, drawings, and job instructions.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Ability to perform or support helicoil, rivet/bucking, and hydraulic test activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium to complex mechanical assembly including bench assembly, riveting, fastener installation, fittings, hydraulics, and related aerospace tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and work instructions to complete work accurately.
• Use precision measuring tools and gauges such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Complete work orders, inventory movements, and packaging as required.
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement activities; train others as needed.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measurement

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Gauge blocks

Travel indicators

Pins

Pressure gauges

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace - Assembler A for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Valencia, CA. This role is ideal for a skilled mechanical assembler with strong aerospace manufacturing experience, blueprint reading ability, and a high level of mechanical aptitude.

The Aerospace - Assembler A will perform medium to complex mechanical assembly work involving hand tools, riveting, hydraulics, fasteners, fittings, bench assembly, wire harness work, testing, and quality-focused production processes. This is a strong opportunity to join a structured, team-oriented aerospace and defense manufacturing environment where precision, safety, continuous improvement, and product quality are valued.

Candidates who enjoy hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, training others, and contributing to high‑quality aerospace assemblies will be well suited for this role. The position offers the potential for long‑term placement through a temp‑to‑hire path.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medium to complex mechanical assembly, including bench assembly, riveting, fastener installation, fittings, hydraulics, bushing and bearing installation, and related aerospace assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, work instructions, job steps, specifications, and quality requirements to complete work accurately.
• Use precision measuring tools and gauges, including micrometers, depth micrometers, pins, travel indicators, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks, pressure gauges, and oven temperature control gauges.
• Complete work order transactions, WIP moves, NCMRs, inventory labels, cycle counts, stock pulls, packaging, and in‑house material movement as required.
• Support quality, safety, FOD control, continuous improvement, time standards, problem‑solving, and corrective action activities within the department.
• Train others on A‑level assembly skills and support team performance, quality goals, and production requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $26.00 to $36.00 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Valencia, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform aerospace mechanical assembly using hand tools, fasteners, rivets, fittings, hydraulics, and bench assembly techniques.
• Read and follow blueprints, specifications, work instructions, sketches, and job step documentation.
• Conduct testing, inspection support, troubleshooting, WIP transactions, and nonconformance documentation as needed.
• Support quality, safety, FOD requirements, continuous improvement, and training of other team members.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related assembly experience required, with 3 to 5 years of aerospace or precision manufacturing experience preferred based on role level.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on higher‑level aerospace assemblies.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks, travel indicators, pins, pressure gauges, and related inspection equipment.
• Ability to perform or support helicoil installation, part marking, hydraulic testing, bearing and bushing installation, potting, cleaning methods, wire harness building, soldering, crimping, dielectric testing, Lee device installation, keensert installation, and rivet/bucking installation.
• Ability to read and understand quality data, expiration dates, work order requirements, and inspection standards.
• Experience with inventory transactions, handheld scanners, pallet jacks, pick carts, packaging, stocking, and cycle counts.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift as needed.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, seek approvals when required, and monitor results.
• Commitment to safe work practices, accuracy, organization, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience soldering to J-STD-001H.
• Experience with BPS, BAC, or similar aerospace process specifications.
• Forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Prior experience training or mentoring other assemblers.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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