Production Assembler II: Mechanical & Electrical

Tecnadyne; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnadyne in San Diego, CA seeks an Assembly Technician II to build subassemblies and units across multiple products, including subsea thrusters. You will primarily perform mechanical assembly, with crossover into cable assembly, basic soldering, and testing.

You will read technical drawings, follow assembly procedures, use hand and power tools, and contribute to continuous improvement while working with limited instruction and training newer technicians. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow assembly procedures.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and adhesives.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification, or willingness to complete Tecnadyne’s in-house certification training.
• Ability to work overtime to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Builds mechanical subassemblies and complete units across multiple products.
• Reads and works from technical drawings, assembly procedures, and engineering documents.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and adhesives in accordance with design specifications.
• Assembles standard and non-standard units.
• Builds cable assemblies and wire harnesses.
• Performs basic through-hole soldering to IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
• Reads wiring diagrams and basic electrical work instructions.
• Performs in-process inspections and tests.
• Records test data and escalates issues to Production Manager or engineering.
• Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Reading drawings

Follow assembly procedures

Quality improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IPC J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Adhesives

Job description

Tecnadyne in San Diego, CA seeks an Assembly Technician II to build subassemblies and units across multiple products, including subsea thrusters. You will primarily perform mechanical assembly, with crossover into cable assembly, basic soldering, and testing.

You will read technical drawings, follow assembly procedures, use hand and power tools, and contribute to continuous improvement while working with limited instruction and training newer technicians. Overtime may be required.