Production Technician

PrideStaff - Mission Viejo; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff - Mission Viejo is seeking a motivated assembler to join our team in the Aliso Viejo area. You will assemble electronic, optical and mechanical components, while reading drawings and BOMs to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will work with hand and power tools, support prototype builds, and help design lower-cost parts. Lean manufacturing and 5S practices are part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling electronic, optical, or mechanical components in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, wiring, fabrication, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical or electronic assemblies.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose and resolve assembly issues.
• Experience supporting prototype builds or custom-order manufacturing projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality control standards, safety procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic, optical and mechanical components per drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and communicate production schedules with the team.
• Support prototype builds and custom-order manufacturing projects.
• Identify and implement cost-saving process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies.

Skills

Soldering

Reading drawings

Mechanical assembly

Wiring

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

5S

Tools

Calipers

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Oscilloscope

Job description

OverviewJoin a dynamic team at a facility located in Aliso Viejo area! We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to contribute to our mission of excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where innovation and creativity thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to grow professionally, we want to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesAssemble electronic, optical and mechanical components, including soldering, wiring, fabricating, testing, inspecting and troubleshooting of metrology systems using various types of hand and power tools in accordance with the company’s specifications (product drawings and documents) and schedule.Communicate / coordinate production schedule with the team Communicate Bills of Materials discrepancies Continuously seek and achieve costs savings through improved production processes (lean manufacturing, 55)Work with the team to build, test and develop prototype and special order systemsWork with the team to design lower cost parts, components and assemblies.Understand, implement and comply with Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies Perform other duties as requiredQualificationsExperience assembling electronic, optical, or mechanical components in a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment.Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical work instructions.Hands-on experience with soldering, wiring, fabrication, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical or electronic assemblies.Proficient in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly or production issues.Experience supporting prototype builds, product development, or custom-order manufacturing projects preferred.Knowledge of quality control standards, safety procedures, and manufacturing best practices.Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization is highly desirable.You should be proficient in:SolderingLean Manufacturing PrinciplesPrecision Measurement & Hand Metrologyfabrication