Production Technician

Aerotek; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Production Technician to support electrical and mechanical assembly and inspection activities. This role involves interpreting blueprints and work instructions, wiring and soldering, and using hand tools to build and test components in a cleanroom-like environment.

Ideal candidates read schematics, perform quality checks, and follow defined processes. This onsite position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits under a contract-to-hire arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in production and electronic assembly.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly processes.
• Repair and testing of electrical/mechanical units.
• General production tasks and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Assemble, wire, solder minimally, and inspect components and assemblies.
• Prepare wires/connectors via wire prep, etching, priming, coating.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective units.
• Mix and apply epoxies and marking materials as instructed.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical assembly

Read blueprints/schematics

Soldering and wiring

Hand tools usage

Attention to detail and dexterity

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Wire strippers

Oscilloscope

Job description

Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

As a Production Technician, you will perform electrical and mechanical assembly tasks, interpreting blueprints, schematics, and work instructions. You will assemble, wire, solder minimally, and inspect components and assemblies. Additionally, you will prepare wires and connectors through processes such as wire prep, etching, priming, and coating. Troubleshooting and repairing defective electrical and mechanical units, as well as mixing and applying epoxies and marking materials, will be key components of your role.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Assemble, wire, solder minimally, and inspect components and assemblies.
• Prepare wires and connectors through wire prep, etching, priming, and coating processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective electrical and mechanical units.
• Mix and apply epoxies and marking materials as instructed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Experience with soldering, wiring, and using hand tools.
• Familiarity with test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production and electronic assembly.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly processes.
• Skill in repairs and testing.
• Competence in general production tasks and inspection.

Why Work Here?

Join a top public company offering substantial benefits, higher compensation, job stability, and potential stock options. Experience a supportive work environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

Work Environment

Work in a cleanroom environment equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Costa Mesa,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.