Military Done Assembler

Aerotek; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Weekly pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembler – Drone in Santa Ana, CA for a day shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). You will assemble complex electro‑mechanical systems, including wire harnesses and test racks, and perform hand soldering as needed in a military and defense environment.

The role offers overtime during the week and Saturdays, with a potential transition from a 6‑month temporary assignment to a long‑term direct role for strong performers.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace/electronics/medical preferred.
• Proficient with hand/power tools and precision measurement instruments.
• Able to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and assembly instructions with accuracy.
• Strong troubleshooting for electro‑mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components for drone systems.
• Fabricate and wire harnesses, test racks, boxes, and related parts.
• Perform hand soldering and component fabrication as needed.
• Use meters, scopes, and test racks to validate assemblies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Depth micrometers

Test equipment

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Assembler – Drone

Job Description

Join a specialized drone production team as an Electro-Mechanical Assembler on a day shift schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) in a military and defense manufacturing environment in Santa Ana. In this role, you assemble and integrate complex electro‑mechanical systems and electronic components, support production and testing activities, and contribute directly to the build‑out of advanced drone platforms. The position offers overtime opportunities during the week and on Saturdays, as well as the potential to transition from a 6‑month temporary assignment into a long‑term direct role for strong performers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical assemblies in a manufacturing environment, supporting drone team production and integration activities.

• Assemble complex electro‑mechanical systems, including high‑quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components.

• Carry out hand soldering and component fabrication as required for electro‑mechanical and electronic assemblies.

• Use common hand and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, and specialized test equipment to complete assembly tasks.

• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly instructions to build and integrate components accurately.

• Perform validation and testing of electronic components using multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, test racks, and other test equipment.

• Support electronic box assembly activities, including troubleshooting and documenting failures with clear, detailed issue tickets.

• Run functional checkouts and tests on completed assemblies and diagnose issues discovered during these processes.

• Assist with testing and operation of RF systems and participate in extensive troubleshooting of PCBA and electronic assemblies.

• Apply common air‑frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, and similar hardware in structural assembly work.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams, communicating effectively in verbal and written form to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

• Adapt quickly to changing roles and responsibilities in a fast‑paced, challenging work environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

• Support overtime and occasional weekend work as needed to meet production schedules and work order demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting, preferably within aerospace, electronics, or medical industries, performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.

• Strong proficiency with common hand tools and power tools, including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes, and specialized test equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and assembly instructions with a high level of accuracy.

• Working knowledge of common electrical components and their application in assemblies and harnesses.

• Proficiency with computer use, including standard web browsers and word processing applications for documentation and communication.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high‑paced, challenging production environment and to rapidly change roles or responsibilities as needed.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface with engineering and production teams.

• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, electronic assembly, repair, and electro‑mechanical assembly.

• Capability to perform troubleshooting on assemblies and systems using appropriate tools and diagnostic methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, including high‑quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and related components.

• Proficiency in hand soldering and component fabrication for electronic and electro‑mechanical assemblies.

• Experience performing validation and testing of electronic components with multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.

• Familiarity with common air‑frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, and similar hardware.

• Experience running functional checkouts and tests on completed assemblies and diagnosing issues found during these processes.

• Exposure to testing and operating RF systems and performing extensive troubleshooting on PCBA and electronic assemblies.

• Ability to work with blueprints and schematics for mechanical and electrical integration and assembly.

• Experience with production, assembly, integration, soldering, and mechanical and electronic repair in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a clean, well‑organized facility within a large, growing organization that is actively expanding and investing in new infrastructure. The role offers a 6‑month temp‑to‑hire path, with the opportunity for top performers to be converted to direct employees as the internal team grows to meet increasing work orders. You contribute to cutting‑edge drone projects and benefit from overtime opportunities, a stable day shift schedule, and the chance to build a long‑term career in an innovative, growth‑focused environment.

Work Environment

You work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment within a large organization that is growing and expanding its operations, including newly funded facility development. The setting is a military and defense production facility focused on advanced drone systems, with access to a range of mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment such as hand tools, power tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers. The role follows a day shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime available during the week and on Saturdays as production demands increase. The workplace emphasizes organization, safety, and collaboration while supporting high‑paced, technically challenging assembly and testing work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.