Senior Aerospace Assembler III – Precision, Mentoring & Flexible Hours

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holidays & sick leave

401K plan with up to 4% matched

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic is seeking an Assembler III at our Chatsworth, CA site to assemble, install, align, test, and troubleshoot advanced aerospace assemblies and subassemblies. You will work from engineering drawings and specifications, supporting continuous improvement and new product introductions.

The role emphasizes calibrations, functional testing, and delivering high-quality products that meet regulatory requirements, with mentoring responsibilities for junior assemblers and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Advanced electro/mechanical assembly techniques.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics with minimal supervision and directions.
• Proficient with torque wrenches, measuring equipment, and hand tools.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Experience with calibration and functional testing.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and electromechanical products, subassemblies, and finished units using engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform high-complexity electro/mechanical assembly with close tolerances and precision fits.
• Install, align, adjust, and fit components using appropriate hand tools, measuring devices, torque equipment, and specialized tooling.
• Perform preset calibration, in‑process inspections, functional testing, and final product testing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex assembly and test issues and determine corrective actions.
• Complete Quality Assurance records, inspection documentation, warranty reports, and production records accurately.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues and support new product introductions.
• Train, mentor, and coach new assemblers while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Read blueprints

Calibration testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Measuring equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Ontic is seeking an Assembler III at our Chatsworth, CA site to assemble, install, align, test, and troubleshoot advanced aerospace assemblies and subassemblies. You will work from engineering drawings and specifications, supporting continuous improvement and new product introductions.

The role emphasizes calibrations, functional testing, and delivering high-quality products that meet regulatory requirements, with mentoring responsibilities for junior assemblers and a focus on safety and quality.