**Assembler** **Job Description** Perform assembly and testing on a wide range of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic products in a military and defense-grade manufacturing environment. Utilize blueprints, established process specifications, and written and verbal instructions to complete tasks with supervision. **Responsibilities** + Read blueprints and schematics without supervision. + Read and follow router processes. + Assemble sub-assemblies and final assemblies per established process and quality specifications. + Perform testing on assigned products as required. + Disassemble and rework products returned from customers, as needed. + Read and understand documentation such as prints, bills of material, and bills of operation. + Submit inaccurate paperwork for correction and recommend changes. + Meet and/or exceed established production time and quality standards. + Use all materials and equipment in accordance with the code of safe practices. + Follow written and verbal instructions. + Use a computer for various tasks. **Essential Skills** + At least 6 months of production assembly experience. + Ability to read/write in English. + Experience with small parts assembly (Medical, Aerospace, Electronics). + Proficiency in reading blueprints. + Basic knowledge of working with small parts and assemblies. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with electrical assembly, soldering, IPC, and J standard. + Familiarity with medical devices and cleanroom environments. + ITAR compliant. + No heavy lifting required (10-20lbs max). **Why Work Here?** Once you become a full-time employee, you will receive quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including a 401k plan. The company has a history of long-term employee retention, with many employees staying since 2010/2013 due to the excellent work environment and supportive team. These positions are open due to retirements, indicating that people enjoy working here and want to stay. **Work Environment** This position is in a small work environment with around 40 production employees. The role involves frequently sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and handling/grasping of materials in manufacturing. It may rarely require kneeling, bending, or squatting. The job requires finger dexterity and the ability to use a keyboard/ten key, as well as good eyesight for using a magnifying glass and handling small parts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, California. **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.