Manufacturing Assembly Technician (onsite)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Products, a subsidiary of TransDigm Group, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Assembler to build and assemble parts to the company's production standards. You will work in a factory setting with attention to detail and follow work instructions and drawings to ensure high-quality assemblies.

The role requires reading and interpreting orders, labels, and schematics, with responsibilities including CCAs/LRUs labeling, chassis sub-assemblies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Soldering and wire prep experience required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and drawings; assemble components per instructions.
• Identify and label CCAs & LRUs; assemble to chassis sub-assemblies.
• Perform conformal coating masking, coating and touch-up as needed.
• Wire prep per Wire List and Work Instructions.
• Support manufacturing engineer as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Soldering

Wire prep

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PDF

Teams

Job description

Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to Title: Operations Manager

Palomar Products

Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Assembler to be responsible for assembling parts and components according to the company's production standards. The successful candidate will be able to work in a production environment and possess excellent attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Identifies / labels CCAs & LRUs.
• Integrates / assembles CCAs to chassis sub-assemblies.
• Performs mechanical rework per rework instructions.
• Performs final unit level clean-up.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs conformal coating masking, automated coating, coating removal & touch-up, bonding on CCAs.
• Performs wire prep and basic wire wrap by understanding how to read and follow the Wire List, Cut List, and Work Instructions.
• Requires minimal assistance or instructions from the manufacturing engineer with normal drawing documentation data package. Can perform more complex assembly with engineering assistance.
• Performs solder rework on CCAs with through hole and SMT components
• Performs Wire Wrap at all levels from connector assembly to final unit assembly.
• Comprehends our documentation such as DWGs, PLs, WLs, ECNs, EOs, and Work Instructions enough to identify any errors / required changes.

Qualifications

• Good Verbal and written English communications skills.
• Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF, Teams, and online training capabilities.
• Mechanical Assembly Experience.
• Basic or Proficient soldering and wire prep experience.

Level I

High School Diploma and 0-2 Years Experience

• Basic understanding of mechanical assembly.

Level II

High School Diploma and 3-5 Years Experience

• Thorough understanding of testing and troubleshooting of LRUs and circuit cards down to the component level including interpretation of a variety of schematics and wiring diagrams under the guidance of a test engineer and or Sr. Test technician as required.

Level III

High School Diploma and 6-10 Years Experience

• Proficient understanding of testing and troubleshooting of LRUs and circuit cards down to the component level including interpretation of a variety of schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Perform rework on circuit card assemblies using basic soldering skills to remove and replace through hole and SMT components.
• Minimal guidance from test engineer.

Physical Demands

Work is performed in a production environment and regularly requires sustained performance of physically demanding work including lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20 to 50 pounds) and dexterity of arms, hands and fingers to operate hand and/or power tools such as drills, hammers for performing facility maintenance and inspection. Job Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, constant bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, kneeling and occasional use of safety/protective equipment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Salary Range: $22 - $28 per hour

*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).*

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) andaffirmative Action (AAP) Employer

Palomar Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status. Request an Accommodation. Read further information regarding Affirmitive Action narrative availability.

Palomar Products participates in E-Verify: Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish. EEO is the law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.