General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description
This role performs a variety of repetitive assembly operations on electronic components and subassemblies within a manufacturing production line. You work from samples, technical blueprints, and specifications to assemble cable and wire harnesses, perform crimping and stripping of wires, complete box builds, kitting, and other products from start to finish under direct supervision.
Responsibilities

• Assemble and label electronic components, including wire cutting, stuffing, bagging and tagging, heat shrinking, back shelling, harnessing, and kitting.
• Work accurately from diagrams, technical blueprints, samples, and written specifications to complete assemblies.
• Use measuring tools such as rulers to compute and verify measurements with precision.
• Operate small hand tools, including long nose pliers and side cutters, to perform crimping, stripping, and other assembly tasks.
• Assemble cable and wire harnesses, ensuring correct routing, crimping, and terminations.
• Perform box builds and kitting operations, ensuring all components are correctly assembled and packaged.
• Follow both verbal and written instructions to complete assigned tasks according to quality and production standards.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail to ensure correct color coding and component identification during assembly.
• Work autonomously while adhering to production floor rules, including the no phone policy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by supervision to support production needs.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations on electronic components and subassemblies.
• Strong hand-eye coordination suitable for detailed assembly work and use of microscopes when required.
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately for coding and identification purposes.
• Proficiency in using small hand tools such as long nose pliers and side cutters.
• Capability to follow both verbal and written instructions consistently and accurately.
• Ability to compute and verify measurements accurately using measuring tools such as rulers.
• Comfort working from diagrams, blueprints, samples, and technical specifications.
• Reliability in working autonomously while maintaining productivity and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general production, general labor, or machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with cable and wire harness assembly, including crimping and stripping wires.
• Experience with box builds and kitting processes.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and special projects under direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain focus in a quiet, structured work environment with minimal distractions.

Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and eligibility for bonuses. The company offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing the opportunity to become a shareholder and benefit directly from the organization's success. Team members may also receive a Christmas bonus, including those working on a contract basis. The culture emphasizes stability, long-term growth, and rewarding employees for their contributions.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing setting on a first shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The production floor is a quiet workplace where employees work autonomously and are expected to stay focused on their tasks. A strict no cell phone policy applies on the production floor to maintain safety and productivity. You will use small hand tools, measuring devices, and may use microscopes for detailed work, all within a structured and organized environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.