Assembler/Tester A (Repair and Overhaul) 2nd shift - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,767; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Los Angeles seeks an Assembler/Tester A for the 2nd shift. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of experience in assembly and testing of hydraulic and electromechanical actuators. You will work with hand tools and conduct inspections. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The position offers an hourly wage between $28.00 and $35.40 based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in assembly and testing.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, teardown, and test mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct visual inspections and handle defective items.
• Prepare test reports and perform testing procedures.

Skills

Assembly and testing of hydraulic and electromechanical actuators

Hydraulic test equipment

Interpretation of blueprints and wiring diagrams

Use of hand tools

Process improvement identification

Soldering experience

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Assembler/Tester A (Repair and Overhaul) 2nd shift - Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking an Assembler/Tester A (Repair and Overhaul) 2nd shift.

The hourly range for this position is $28.00–$35.40 per hour, with a general starting rate of $30.00. Second‑shift hours are 1:45 pm–10:15 pm. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, teardown, and test routine mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies of simple to most complex product line that includes commercial and military.
• Report to the Production Supervisor/Manager in CSO and receive direction from department lead.
• Perform lock wire/safety wire and nameplate.
• Conduct visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Organize data, prepare test reports, and perform in‑process testing and final acceptance test procedures.
• Use a range of hand tools (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, arbor press, vises, soldering iron, depth micrometers, calipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment).
• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, testing schematics, verbal, and/or written instructions.
• Prepare materials, including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds.
• Perform cross training when required and proactively identify and assist in process improvements.
• Conduct in‑person testing as required.
• Retrieve items from stockroom and act as department representative in customer audits/visits.
• Adhere to operational procedures, ensure tooling is calibrated before use, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned and be temporarily reassigned to cover workload in other areas of production as necessary.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in assembly and testing of hydraulic and electromechanical actuators.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic test equipment.
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Los Angeles.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to ITAR; all applicants must be U.S. persons.
• Eaton will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with FCIHO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years assembly and test experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) certification.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field.
• Soldering experience.
• A&P License.
• Experience working in an FAA environment.

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Category: Manufacturing. Job Code: Manufacturing. Affiliate Sponsor: Eaton.