Potting Assembler

AppleOne Employment Services; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Potting Assembler for a temp-to-hire role in Lake Elsinore, CA. The position focuses on potting, encapsulation, and electro-mechanical assembly in a controlled lab environment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using microscopes and precision tools, and following strict aerospace processes to ensure high-quality assemblies. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Potting and encapsulation of assemblies using reactive compounds, resins, and adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Mix, apply, or inject potting compounds, resins, and adhesives into or onto parts using manual methods or pneumatic syringes.
• Perform precision assembly according to blueprints, travelers, routers, work instructions, measurements, weights, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Operate small hand tools, power tools, microscopes, and production equipment to complete detailed electro-mechanical assembly tasks.
• Inspect work in process for quality, accuracy, cleanliness, and compliance with production and safety standards.
• Participate in training, certification, and cross-training programs, including general assembly and potential soldering standards.
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and production leadership to support workflow and product quality.

Skills

Potting

Electro-mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Microscopes

ESD training

Quality awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pneumatic syringes

Hand tools

10x microscope

Soldering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Potting Assembler for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Lake Elsinore, CA within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This hands-on production role is ideal for a detail-oriented assembler with experience mixing compounds, applying resins, potting electrical assemblies, and working with small precision components.

The Potting Assembler will work primarily in a controlled potting lab environment, following travelers, blueprints, engineering drawings, and detailed work instructions to produce high-quality assemblies. This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative manufacturing team with supportive leadership, structured training, and exposure to specialized aerospace production processes. Candidates who take pride in precision work, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement will thrive in this environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix, apply, or inject potting compounds, resins, and adhesives into or onto parts, connectors, components, and assemblies using manual methods or pneumatic syringes.
• Perform precision assembly work according to blueprints, travelers, routers, work instructions, measurements, weights, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Operate small hand tools, power tools, microscopes, and production equipment to complete detailed electro-mechanical assembly tasks.
• Inspect work in process for quality, accuracy, cleanliness, and compliance with production and safety standards.
• Participate in training, certification, and cross-training programs, including general assembly and potential soldering standards.
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and production leadership to support workflow and product quality.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
• Location: Lake Elsinore, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform potting and encapsulation of assemblies using reactive compounds, resins, and adhesives.
• Assemble electro-mechanical components according to engineering drawings, travelers, and detailed production instructions.
• Use microscopes, hand tools, pneumatic syringes, and other production tools to complete precision assembly work.
• Follow controlled manufacturing processes to meet aerospace quality, safety, and documentation requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with reactive adhesives, mixing compounds, potting, or electrical assemblies preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience assembling electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English instructions clearly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, routers, travelers, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience using 10x microscopes while working with small parts and detailed processes.
• ESD training required or ability to complete required ESD training.
• Strong attention to detail, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, near vision, and arm-hand steadiness.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with team members and leadership.
• Dependable, cooperative, motivated, and open to feedback in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of adhesive application, compound handling, and pot life.
• Prior solder training or hands-on soldering experience.
• In-process inspection experience.
• Prior certification in aerospace wire harness and cable standards, such as IPC 620.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other precision manufacturing environments. Experienceworking in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other precision manufacturing environments.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.