Assembler II

Pelican Recruitment Team; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO/Holiday pay

401k plan – with immediate match

Health Savings Account Contribution

Pet insurance

Wellness Discount Program

Mental Wellness Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Pelican Products Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Assembler II to join the production team. You will assemble, inspect, and pack Pelican protective cases using hand tools and fixtures, while rotating through tasks on the line to ensure quality and efficiency.

Expect to follow SOPs, document required information, and maintain a clean work area. This role supports manufacturing objectives in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Rotate through Manufacturing Cases and Component Molding.
• Follow verbal and/or written instructions precisely.
• Understand large and small press operations, part numbers, names and colors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and drill holes according to SOPs and records.
• Inspect parts during manufacturing to ensure quality.
• Pack finished product with correct labels for traceability.
• Re-inspect, re-work, sort and clean plastic parts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and rotate tasks on the line.
• Monitor Balance Sheets to prevent overruns.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as drilling fixtures and pin installation fixtures.
• Return equipment to storage after use and stop the blender when required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Interpreting instructions

Quality inspection

Line rotation

Tools

Fixtures

Drilling fixtures

Job description

We're Hiring: Assembler II
Location: Torrance, CA
Company: Pelican Products Inc.

Who We Are

At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world’s toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

What You'll Do

The Assembler II uses a variety of hand tools, fixtures, and work instruction to accurately assemble, inspect and pack small, medium, and large injection molded protective cases.

• Assembles parts and drills holes according to verbal and SOP work instructions and documents required information.

• Performs visual and in-process inspections of parts during the manufacturing process to ensure quality requirements are met; able to determine acceptable and unacceptable parts.

• Packs completed product into boxes with customized labels to ensure identification and traceability to customer requirements.

• Performs re-inspection, re-work, sorting and cleaning of plastic parts, as requested.

• Rotates through different tasks on the assembly line.

• Keeps work area clean and organized.

• Tracks Production Balance Sheets in order to prevent over runs.

• Operates auxiliary equipment such as drilling fixtures and pin installation fixtures.

• Stops material blender and closes water circulation in the mold; returns all equipment to storage designated area upon work completion.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated proficiency at operating 90% of manufacturing cases workstations as documented by training records.

• Must rotate throughout Manufacturing Cases and Component Molding

• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.

• Thorough understanding of large and small press operations, part numbers, names and colors.

What you may be doing:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

What’s In It For You

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities

• 401k plan – with immediate match

• Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
• Health Savings Account Contribution

• Wellness Discount Program

• Global Mental Wellness Program

• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days

• Peer to Peer Recognition Program

• Service Recognition Program

• Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores

• Ample free parking with EV Charging Station

• Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear

• Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.

• Prime location – minutes away from the beach!

• Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!

• And more…