Assembler

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Goleta, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Assembler for a full-time, temp-to-hire position onsite. The role emphasizes precision, lean manufacturing, and hands-on work assembling infrared camera products and cores.

The ideal candidate has strong fine motor skills, reads and follows detailed instructions, operates small hand tools, and contributes to a collaborative production team focused on quality. Training and cross-training across product lines are available.

Qualifications

• Perform final assembly of precision infrared camera products and cores.
• Follow lean manufacturing processes and detailed assembly instructions.
• Inspect completed products for quality and accuracy.
• Accurately read and enter data using computer systems as needed.
• 1 to 2 years of assembly, production, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong fine motor skills and ability to work with small, precision components.
• Experience using small hand tools with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production tracking.
• Strong understanding of quality standards in product assembly.
• Dependable team player with flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform final assembly of infrared camera products and cores within lean manufacturing work cells.
• Follow detailed work instructions, lean manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret verbal and written assembly instructions accurately.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet established quality requirements.
• Use small hand tools to assemble small, precision parts with accuracy and consistency.
• Train and cross-train on new products and support multiple product lines as needed.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Small parts handling

English language

Data entry

Team player

Tools

Small hand tools

Computer systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assembler for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Goleta, CA. This onsite role is ideal for someone with strong fine motor skills, experience using small hand tools, and a commitment to producing high-quality precision products.

As an Assembler, you will support final assembly of infrared camera products and cores within a lean manufacturing environment. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative production team where training, cross-training, teamwork, and quality craftsmanship are valued. Candidates who enjoy hands-on work, clear processes, supportive leadership, and a stable schedule will find this role especially attractive.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final assembly of infrared camera products and cores within lean manufacturing work cells.
• Follow detailed work instructions, lean manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret verbal and written assembly instructions accurately.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet established quality requirements.
• Use small hand tools to assemble small, precision parts with accuracy and consistency.
• Train and cross-train on new products and support multiple product lines as needed.

Compensation

• Pay: $19 to $20 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 4/10 schedule.
• Work arrangement: Onsite.
• Location: Goleta, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform final assembly of precision infrared camera products and cores.
• Follow lean manufacturing processes and detailed assembly instructions.
• Inspect completed products for quality and accuracy.
• Accurately read and enter data using computer systems as needed.
• 1 to 2 years of assembly, production, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong fine motor skills and ability to work with small, precision components.
• Experience using small hand tools with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production tracking.
• Strong understanding of quality standards in product assembly.
• Dependable team player with flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Soldering experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in lean manufacturing cells or structured production environments.
• Experience assembling optical, electronic, camera, or other small precision products.

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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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