Assembler Tester B - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's IS AER FMC division seeks an Assembler Tester B for the 2nd shift at the Los Angeles, CA facility. The role involves assembling, testing, and documenting mechanical assemblies and subassemblies for commercial and military lines.

You will interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams, use varied hand tools and test equipment, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• 2 years in assembly within a manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment.
• 2 years of testing one or more of the following: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical assemblies.
• 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 access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, teardown and test routine mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies of simple to moderate product line.
• Organize data and prepare test reports.
• Perform lock wire/safety wire and nameplate work as needed.
• Proactively identifies best practices and assists in process improvements.
• Use test equipment to perform in-process testing and final ATPs and CMMs.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Test procedures

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Soldering iron

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Assembler Tester B - 2nd Shift at our Los Angeles, CA facility. With almost 300 employees, the Los Angeles facility designs and manufactures quality valves, regulators, and other fluid controls used mostly by the Aerospace Industry.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.03 + $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, teardown and test routine mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies of simple to moderate product line that includes commercial and military.

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

In This Function You Will

• Teardown, assembly, and test of mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and top assemblies. Ensure activities are performed correctly and proper tooling and documentation is used. Requires little to no supervision.
• Organize data and prepare test reports.
• Perform lock wire/safety wire and nameplate
• Proactively identifies best practices and assists in process improvements.
• 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, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment as needed.
• Proficient interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, testing schematics, verbal, and/or written instructions.
• Perform cross training when required.
• Material preparation including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds.
• Perform visual inspection and identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Use test equipment to perform in process testing and final Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and Component Maintenance Manual (CMM).
• Assists in process improvements
• May retrieve items from stockroom
• Adhere to operational procedures and ensure tooling is in calibration before use.
• Maintain clean and safe work area. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• 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.
• 2 years in assembly within a manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment.
• 2 years of testing one or more of the following: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical assemblies.
• 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. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred

• 2 years prior test experience of hydraulic and electromechanical actuators and working knowledge or hydraulic test equipment
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) certification
• Associates degree in technical field.
• Soldering experience
• A&P License
• Experience working in an FAA environment

Position Criteria

• Ability to read assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams and testing schematics.
• Working knowledge of shop test equipment and testing procedures and the ability to test a variety of assemblies/sub-assemblies.
• Know-how and ability to work with inspection gages, multimeters, force scales, torque wrenches, and production test equipment.
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of Eaton production units or similar electromechanical products. Ability to retain knowledge of units produced.
• Ability to cross train on a variety of hardware/sub-assemblies.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other departments and organizations. Ability to accumulate and record data to support process improvement idea(s).
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Attention to detail
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Able to troubleshoot assemblies

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