Mechanical Assemblers
Job Description
Mechanical Assembler
Location: San Diego, CA 92121
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM–11:30 PM
Pay Rate: $20.10/hour
Schedule: 40 hours/week | 100% Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to perform a variety of assembly operations involving mechanical components, sub-assemblies, sheet metal enclosures, drawers, chassis, and racks. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reading assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics and have hands-on experience with soldering, wire harnessing, cabling, and electronic/mechanical assembly. This position requires good judgment, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while following established procedures and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, sheet metal enclosures, drawers, chassis, and racks.
- Read and work from assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Perform hand soldering, wire-wrapping, wire harnessing, and cable assembly.
- Perform routine go/no-go testing of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
- Set up test devices using hand tools or automated test methods.
- Document test results and maintain logs of malfunctions or repairs.
- Perform repair and rework activities as needed.
- Use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment.
- Follow established methods and sequences of operation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Top Required Skills
- Knowledge of component polarity.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and wiring diagrams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Technical Skills
- IPC-A-610 knowledge
- SMT machine experience
- Component polarity
- ESD awareness
- Soldering
- Wire harnessing and cabling
- Hand tools and testing equipment
- Microsoft Teams
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 months of assembly experience.
- Production or vocational experience in mechanical assembly preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
- Ability to work from established drawings and schematics.
- Experience with soldering, wire-wrapping, or cable harnessing preferred.
- Ability to use hand tools and testing equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 25 lbs. Push up to 25 lbs. Pull up to 25 lbs.
How to Apply
Please send your resume in Word or PDF format. Picture/image resumes are not accepted.
Anne Marie Roberts
Manpower West 858-366-4104
