**1st Shift - Mechanical Assembler** **Job Description** Assemble high speed turbo motor, generator, and turbo machinery equipment including performing sub-assembly and full system level testing, in accordance with applicable drawings, schematics, and specifications for the Aerospace Defense Industry. **Responsibilities** + Mechanical assembly and test of high precision motor, generator, and turbomachinery components and subassemblies. + Bonding of magnets onto assemblies. + Utilize metrology tools including height gauges, calipers, and micrometers and calculate stack-up tolerancing of subassemblies. + Perform electrical checks including resistance, inductance, and hi-pot using appropriate meters. + Perform functional tests of motors, capturing pertinent information, and recording information in build worksheet (Excel). + Interface with engineering or manufacturing teams regarding design and build issues. + Provide feedback on design and processing to support continuous improvement. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years experience, ideally 4 years, with assembling high speed rotating equipment. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Ability to produce assemblies following routers, work instructions, and blueprints. + Ability to conduct in-process inspection of assemblies. + Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word. + Ability to conduct basic verification/troubleshooting of own work. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Understanding of basic theory behind motor/generator, power electronics, and magnetic bearing component assembly and operation is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Take advantage of our 401K plan with a 3% match. Join a supportive work environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth. **Work Environment** Work in a medium manufacturing environment of 120 employees, specifically in the Mechanical Assembly department with 20 team members. Expect exposure to glue smells and the requirement to wear steel-toed safety shoes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cerritos, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr. 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 Cerritos,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.