Assembler 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an Assembler for the 2nd shift at our Los Angeles, CA facility. Core hours are 1:45pm–10:15pm, Monday–Friday. The role involves assembling and teardown of mechanical assemblies for commercial and military products.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of assembly experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military environments. ITAR and proximity rules apply."

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of assembly experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military environments.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Los Angeles, CA facility.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR rules (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
• No relocation offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and teardown mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Interpret blueprints and written/verbal instructions.
• Use hand tools and ensure proper tooling and calibration.
• Perform soldering as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.
• Support cross-training and teamwork to complete assemblies.
• Retrieve items from stockroom as needed.
• Adhere to procedures and documentations for each build.

Skills

Read blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering

Dial indicators

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assembler 2nd Shift (76573)

Requisition ID76573-Posted10/28/2026

Eaton’s IS AER FMCdivision is currently seeking aAssembler 2nd Shift at our Los Angeles, CA site facility! This is a 2nd shift role, with core hours between 1:45pm - 10:15pm Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is$26.70 + $2.00 Shift differential per hour.

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:

Assemble and teardown of routine mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies of simple to complex product line that includes commercial and military customers.

Reports to the Production Supervisor/Manager in CSO. Will also receive direction from department lead.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Assembly and teardown of mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies. Ensure activities are performed correctly and proper tooling and documentation is used. Requires little to no supervision.
• 2. Perform lock wire/safety wire and nameplate
• 3. Proactively identifies best practices.
• 4. Must have the ability to utilize hand tools such as, but not limited to, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, arbor press, vises, soldering iron, depth micrometers, calipers, lockwire pliers and dial indicators.
• 5. Proficiently interpret blueprints, verbal, and/or written instructions
• 6. Perform cross training when required.
• 7. Material preparation including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds.
• 8. Perform visual inspection and identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• 9. Adhere to operational procedures and ensure tooling is in calibration before use.
• 10. Work with others to complete assemblies
• 11. May retrieve items from stockroom
• 12. Perform soldering as required
• 13. Maintain clean and safe work area. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• 14. Other duties as assigned. May be temporarily reassigned to cover workload in other areas of production as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• Two (2) years in assembly within a manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Los Angeles, CA facility will be considered for this position.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Eaton will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years prior assembly experience in Aerospace industry
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) certification.
• Soldering experience
• A&P License
• Experience working in an FAA environment

Position Criteria:

• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Understanding of blueprints.
• Computer proficiency.
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time

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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.