Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

This role involves performing precise electro-mechanical assembly work, including cable harnessing, box builds, electrical and valve assemblies, and point-to-point wiring by following detailed schematics and drawings. You will use a variety of hand tools and assembly techniques to build high-quality products in a clean room environment as part of a collaborative production team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical components and systems by reading and interpreting schematics, drawings, and work instructions.

• Perform cable harness assembly, including cutting, routing, bundling, and securing cables according to specifications.

• Build and assemble boxes and enclosures, ensuring all components are installed, aligned, and secured correctly.

• Carry out electrical assembly tasks such as basic wiring, point-to-point wiring, and connection of electrical components.

• Assemble valve and pneumatic components, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and function.

• Use hand tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, torque tools, and crimping tools for small pins to complete assembly tasks.

• Perform soldering on electrical and electro-mechanical components, ensuring clean, reliable, and compliant solder joints.

• Inspect assembled components and finished products for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.

• Follow clean room procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Work collaboratively with other assemblers and support teams to meet production schedules and quality standards.

• Multitask across different assembly activities as needed while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

• Document work as required and communicate any issues, defects, or discrepancies to the appropriate team members.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings.

• Minimum of 6+ months of assembly experience.

• Hands-on experience with cable harness assembly.

• Experience performing box builds and enclosure assembly.

• Proficiency in basic wiring and point-to-point wiring.

• Experience with electrical assembly tasks.

• Ability to perform valve assembly and basic pneumatic assembly.

• Soldering skills for electrical and electro-mechanical components.

• Proficient use of hand tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, torque tools, and crimping tools for small pins.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform thorough inspection of assemblies.

• Ability to multitask and handle multiple assembly activities.

• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as an electro-mechanical assembler.

• Familiarity with clean room procedures and practices.

• Experience with inspection of assembled components and finished products.

• Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical components.

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and production documentation.

• Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills for crimping small pins and soldering.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable and experienced team with an average tenure of over 10 years, providing a supportive environment where knowledge sharing and long-term growth are encouraged. The organization offers holiday, vacation, and medical benefits, contributing to a balanced and secure work-life experience. You will have the opportunity to build your skills in a specialized clean room environment while working alongside dedicated professionals.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean room environment alongside approximately 15 other assemblers in the department. The setting emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to process standards. The role offers two shifts: a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a swing shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., providing some flexibility in scheduling. You will regularly use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, torque tools, and crimping tools, as well as soldering equipment, to complete daily tasks. The environment supports teamwork and communication, with clear reporting lines and collaborative interaction among assemblers and supervisors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.