Electro Mechanical Assembler

Kinetic Personnel Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group in Santa Ana, CA seeks an experienced Electro-Mechanical Assembler to build, test, and troubleshoot electronic equipment using hand tools, fixtures, and engineering drawings.

You will work with wire harnesses, perform quality checks, solder to IPC standards, interpret blueprints, and maintain a clean, safe work area. Shift options: 1st or 2nd, with hourly pay of $24–$26 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Experience with 22–24 AWG wires is a plus.
• Previous assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical components using hand tools, fixtures, and instructions.
• Build and test wire harness connections.
• Crimp, strip, and terminate 22–24 AWG wires.
• Insert contacts and perform electronics-level soldering.
• Inspect and rework as needed to meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Soldering

Blueprint reading

Quality checks

Wiring and harnessing

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

J-STD-001 soldering training

IPC-A-610 training

IPC/WHMA-A-620 training

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Assemblers. In this role, you will assemble, build, and test a variety of electronic equipment using hand tools, fixtures, work instructions, and engineering drawings.You will work with wire harnesses, perform quality checks, and ensure all work meets established safety and quality standards. Occasional rework of assembled equipment may be required.Key ResponsibilitiesAssemble electro- mechanical components using hand tools, fixtures, and detailed work instructionsBuild and test wire harness connectionsCrimp, strip, and terminate 22–24 AWG wiresInsert contacts and perform electronics-level solderingInterpret and follow blueprints, schematics, and assembly drawingsInspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality and safety standardsPerform rework or adjustments when neededMaintain a clean and organized work areaRequired QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentPrevious assembly experience preferredAbility to read and interpret blueprint requirementsExperience working with 22–24 AWG wires is a plusAbility to lift up to 25 lbs independently (heavier loads may require team lifting)Preferred Skills & CertificationsJ-STD-001 soldering trainingIPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 trainingExperience soldering to electronics standards is a MUSTFamiliarity with wire harness assembly best practicesWork Schedule1st shift Monday–Friday, 5:00am–1:30pm2nd shift Monday- Friday 1:30 PM - 10:00 PMPay rate is $24- $26 per hour depending on experience and shiftKPG123