Assembler A (1st Shift)

Eaton

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 32,952 - 49,428

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Los Angeles is seeking an Assembler A for the 1st Shift. This entry level position involves assembling mechanical parts for reputable clients. Applicants should have at least two years of assembly experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of assembly experience in manufacturing.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Understanding of ITAR regulations for applicants.

Responsibilities

Assemble mechanical assemblies for various product lines.
Perform visual inspections and identify defects.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Assembly experience

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools (pliers, wrenches, etc.)

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

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Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking an Assembler A for the 1st Shift (5:30 am – 2:00 pm). The hourly rate is $23.92 – $35.88 (approximately $25.88 per hour).

What You’ll Do

Assemble routine mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies of mild to most complex product lines, including commercial parts for customers such as Boeing, Embraer, Gulfstream, Cessna, and Airbus. May occasionally work on electrical assemblies and solder.
Perform lock wire/safety wire and nameplate operations.
Proactively identify best practices.
Utilize hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, arbor press, vises, soldering iron, depth micrometers, calipers, lockwire pliers, and dial indicators.
Interpret blueprints, verbal, and/or written instructions.
Perform cross‑training when required.
Prepare materials, including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds.
Perform visual inspections, identify defective items, and handle them per established procedures.
Adhere to operational procedures; ensure tooling is calibrated before use.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned; may be temporarily reassigned to cover workloads in other production areas.
Overtime may be required to meet business needs; overtime work is expected as requested.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two (2) years of assembly experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment.
No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates residing within 50 miles of the Los Angeles, CA facility will be considered.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Position requires use of information or hardware subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons under ITAR.
Eaton will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the FCIHO.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years prior assembly experience in aerospace industry.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) certification.
Experience working in FAA environment.

Position Criteria

Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
Understanding of blueprints.
Computer proficiency.
Attention to detail.
Willingly perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, squatting.
Pulling frequently, reaching frequently.
Lifting/Caring: knees, waist.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (group lifts over 35 lbs).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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 a conditional offer and background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction 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.

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