Prototype Electronics & Mechanical Assembler (Lean)

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

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.