Mechanical Assembler

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Assembler in San Diego, CA for a 3‑month contract with potential extension.

The role involves assembling mechanical components, enclosures, drawers, and racks from prints and diagrams, performing hand soldering, wiring, and harnessing, and executing test procedures. The candidate should read schematics and assembly drawings and have basic repair capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with mechanical assembly preferred.
• Must read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.
• Strong hand-skill proficiency with tools and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, enclosures, drawers, chassis, and racks.
• Read from assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform hand soldering, wire-wrapping, and cable harnessing.
• Follow established methods and operation sequences.
• Perform basic repair work as needed.
• Conduct go/no-go tests on circuits and assemblies.

Skills

Polarity knowledge

Read schematics

Hand tools

Soldering

Wiring

Cable harnessing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

IPC-610

SMT machine experience

ESD

MS Teams

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Duration: 3 months possiblity of extension

Location: San Diego, CA

Schedule: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mon - Fri

Job Description

Performs a variety of operations to assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and sheet metal enclosures. Works from assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to assemble drawers, chassis, enclosures, and racks. Handles assignments that are complex in nature and requires judgment and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, sheet metal enclosures, drawers, chassis, and racks.
• Read and work from assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform hand soldering, wire harnessing, wire-wrapping, and cable harnessing.
• Determine and follow established methods and sequence of operations.
• Perform repair work as necessary.
• Perform routine go/no-go tests of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Set up test devices using hand tools or automatic test methods.
• Document test results accurately.
• Maintain logs and records related to malfunctions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Component polarity knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and assembly drawings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and soft skills.
• Experience with hand tools and testing equipment.
• Experience with soldering, wire-wrapping, and cable harnessing.
• Basic mechanical assembly experience.
• Production experience with vocational training or experience in mechanical assembly.

Required Keywords / Technologies

• IPC-610
• SMT machine experience
• Component polarity
• ESD
• MS Teams

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 6 months of assembly experience.
• Production experience with mechanical assembly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing: Up to 25 lbs.
• Pulling: Up to 25 lbs.
• Forklift certification/experience: Not required.