Aerospace Precision Assembly Tech | 1st Shift, Startup

Aerotek; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for its aerospace & defense manufacturing team in Fountain Valley/Costa Mesa, CA. The role involves hands-on assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring quality through precise measurement and inspection.

Move into a growing startup environment with opportunities to contribute to a brand-new manufacturing team, while working a consistent first-shift schedule and exploring overtime options in a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with small components and hardware.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Understanding of measurements, tolerances, and basic inspection techniques.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with torque-controlled tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components and subassemblies using drawings and work instructions.
• Install screws, bolts, nuts, washers, brackets, and fittings.
• Use hand and power tools including torque wrenches and drills.
• Perform drilling, fastening, alignment, fitting, and mechanical installation operations.
• Apply adhesives, lubricants, sealants, and thread-locking compounds as required.
• Inspect assemblies for quality, fit, alignment, torque, and workmanship.
• Measure and verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other tools.
• Follow quality standards and safety procedures throughout assembly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Tools

Torque wrenches

Drills

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for its aerospace & defense manufacturing team in Fountain Valley/Costa Mesa, CA. The role involves hands-on assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring quality through precise measurement and inspection.

Move into a growing startup environment with opportunities to contribute to a brand-new manufacturing team, while working a consistent first-shift schedule and exploring overtime options in a