Mechanical Assembler

ManpowerGroup; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Mechanical Assembler in Camarillo, CA to set up equipment, prepare materials, assemble and bond components, and follow detailed work instructions to deliver quality connectors and cable components.

Requirements include 1–2 years of related mechanical manufacturing assembly experience, ability to read English work orders, lift up to 30 lbs, and basic math skills. Electro‑mechanical assembly experience is a plus. The role offers weekly pay on a temp-to-perm contract.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in related mechanical manufacturing assembly operations.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand verbal instruction, product/process specifications, drawings, and work orders in English.
• Ability to use calculators.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and handle components and assemblies using bending, reaching, and twisting body movements, including use of hand tools.
• Electro‑mechanical assembly experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment to meet product standards for identification, shell painting, retainer loading, contact painting, wire cutting, riveting, contact crimping, and contact hooding.
• Weigh, mix, and identify inks, paints, adhesives, molding compounds, and potting materials.
• Follow intermediate drawings and procedures, and perform connector assemblies using written and verbal instructions.
• Manually load and/or machine load retainers into molded plastic inserts, then bond front inserts to rear inserts per work order instructions.
• Prepare single and shielded wires for termination, crimp contacts to prepared wires, terminate simple cables to connectors, and load/operate heat treat and annealing ovens.

Job description

Are you ready to build precision assemblies, follow detailed work instructions, and take pride in producing quality connectors and cable components? If you enjoy hands‑on mechanical manufacturing work, working safely, and learning through repeatable processes, this Mechanical Assembler role in Camarillo could be a great fit. You’ll set up equipment, prepare materials, assemble and bond components, apply identification and markings, and support production needs with limited to no supervision.

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Location: Camarillo, CA

Pay Range: $18.50/hr

Shift: 1st shit - 6am start time

What's the Job?

• Set up equipment to meet product standards for identification, shell painting, retainer loading, contact painting, wire cutting, riveting, contact crimping, and contact hooding.

• Weigh, mix, and identify inks, paints, adhesives, molding compounds, and potting materials.

• Follow intermediate drawings and procedures, and perform connector assemblies using written and verbal instructions.

• Manually load and/or machine load retainers into molded plastic inserts, then bond front inserts to rear inserts per work order instructions.

• Prepare single and shielded wires for termination, crimp contacts to prepared wires, terminate simple cables to connectors, and load/operate heat treat and annealing ovens.

What's Needed?

• 1-2 years of experience in related mechanical manufacturing assembly operations.

• Ability to read, follow, and understand verbal instruction, product/process specifications, drawings, and work orders in English.

• Ability to use calculators.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and handle components and assemblies using bending, reaching, and twisting body movements, including use of hand tools.

• Electro‑mechanical assembly experience a plus

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build work experience in a global company

• Chance to build confidence working with limited to no supervision while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Structured, hands‑on work that keeps you engaged from setup through staging for shipment.

• Weekly pay while working on a temp-to-perm contract

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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