Assy & Test/Tech 'A' Navy - 2nd Shift

RBC Bearings Incorporated; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VACCO Industries an RBC Company in South El Monte, CA, seeks an Assy & Test/Tech 'A' for Navy on 2nd shift. You will assemble pneumatic and hydraulic valves and conduct tests on systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit function per acceptance procedures.

Responsibilities include high pressure and cryogenic testing, blueprint-based assembly and testing, calibrating instruments, analyzing results, recording data, and collaborating with engineers and QA to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical certificate or HS diploma with 3–5 years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high pressure and cryogenic testing safely.
• Assembles and tests valves and filters from blueprints.
• Calibrates test instruments to specifications.
• Analyzes test results and adjusts equipment to meet specs.
• Records test procedures and data.
• Verifies dimensions with micrometers and depth mikes.
• Operates Instron machines, mass spectrometer, and related equipment.
• Collaborates with engineers and QA to resolve issues.
• Maintains documentation of results and procedures.
• Assesses defective units to determine failure causes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year technical certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Data recorders

Pressure transducers

Gauges

Flow meters

Environmental chambers

Thermocoupling

Helium leak detectors

Job description

Job Title: Assy & Test/Tech 'A' - Navy - 2nd Shift

Date: October 3, 2025.

Location: South El Monte, US, 91733

Company: VACCO Industries an RBC Company.

SUMMARY:

Assembles pneumatic and hydraulic valves, partially or completely, and conducts a variety of tests on systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to acceptance procedures or to determine cause of unit failure by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts high pressure and cryogenic testing safely.
• Working from blueprints assembles and tests various valves and filters within allotted timeframe and insures conformance with assembly performance tests specifications.
• Working from blueprints, work orders, quality control test manuals, performance specifications, schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Calibrates test instruments according to specifications.
• Analyzes test results related to the design and test objectives, modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Compares results with specifications and documents test data.
• Assembles various quiet disc stacks.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure.
• Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment such as micrometers, indicators and depth mikes.
• Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of chem etching (markings), tube bending and how to clean parts in pre-clean.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as Instron machines, AstroMed and mass spectrometer.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, quality control personnel and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.
• Capable of operating airborne and structure borne noise measurement equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess interpersonal skills required to build relationships and work in a team environment.
• Possess good leadership skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to use good judgment in decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint and schematic drawings.
• Working knowledge of standard test equipment i.e. data recorders, pressure transducers and gauges, flow measuring devices, environmental chambers, thermo-coupling, and helium leak detectors.
• Proficiency in the use of MS software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of plant operations and processes.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Two year certificate from college or technical school; with three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or a High School Diploma or GED Certificate and five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EMPLOYEMENT INFORMATION:

This position requires U.S. citizenship.

MIN: $30.17 - $38.00.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

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