Tech III Mfg Ops, Controls Assembly

Mason; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Tech III Mfg Ops, Controls Assembly to assemble and test electromechanical devices per drawings and SWIs. You will work in an NPI control assembly area, interpreting complex specs and applying soldering techniques to ensure high quality.

The role reports to Production Manager and requires strong blueprint reading and hands-on troubleshooting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to verify unit functionality, and communicate effectively in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with strong technical foundation.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics for builds.
• Skilled in soldering and reliable electrical connections.
• Ability to verify unit functionality against drawings/specs.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and executes complex control drawings using blueprints, schematics, and SWIs.
• Performs electrical diagnostic testing and functional verification.
• Aligns and positions components per engineering specifications and SWIs.
• Assembles intricate mechanical or electrical systems to exacting standards.
• Provides hands-on support across departments; implements real-time adjustments.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives for electromechanical devices.

Skills

Soldering

Read blueprints

Electrical testing

Electromechanical assembly

English communication

Cross-functional

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Position:

Tech III Mfg Ops, Controls Assembly

Location:

Sylmar, CA

Job Id:

551

# of Openings:

1

Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as control grips, throttles, HaWC controllers, and communications interfaces — for today’s advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components.

Reports to:

Production Manager

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

EEOC Class:

Operative

Summary

Works within the NPI control assembly area to assemble and test products per specs, drawings and work instructions.

Position Duties

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Interprets and executes complex control drawings using blueprints, schematics, and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), ensuring precision in every step—including advanced soldering techniques.
• Performs electrical diagnostic testing and functional verification on assembled units, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure optimal performance and quality compliance.
• Expertly aligns and positions components for assembly, applying deep technical understanding to interpret engineering specifications and SWIs.
• Operates within a collaborative workstation environment, assembling intricate mechanical or electrical systems to exacting production standards, often handling multiple critical parts.
• Adapts swiftly to evolving production demands, providing hands‑on support across departments, troubleshooting issues, and implementing real‑time adjustments with minimal supervision.
• Applies broad and practical understanding of electromechanical devices, leveraging deep knowledge to identify issues, optimize designs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned
• Supports any other areas as/if required

Qualifications/Experience

• Quick to learn cross-functional skills and expand capabilities
• Shows initiative, actively identifying and resolving issues without delay
• Prior experience in manufacturing or assembly, producing high-quality electromechanical components
• Skilled in soldering for reliable electrical connections
• High School diploma or GED with strong technical foundation
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics for accurate builds
• Able to verify unit functionality against final drawing specifications
• Strong English communication skills for reading, understanding, and collaborating

Physical Requirements

Rarely

(0% - 12%)

Occasionally

(12% - 33%)

Frequently

(34% - 66%)

Regularly (67% - 100%)

Seeing: Must be able to…

x

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers

x

Standing/Walking:

X

X

x

Climbing:

Stooping/Kneeling:

X

Lifting:

X

Pulling/Pushing:

X

Grasping/Feeling:

x

Reaching:

x

Working Conditions: Work is conducted in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled environment. Work area may have several other workstations with other assemblers assembling products.

Compensation Pay Range

$26.00- $35.00

Mason prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Other

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires either U.S persons (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non [1] U.S person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization(s).