Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assembly Technician/Cable Assembler

Location: Poway, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Shifts:

• 1st Shift: $25.96 / hour (5:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
• 2nd Shift: $27.26 / hour (3:00 PM – 12:30 AM)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cable Assembler to join our team in Poway, CA. Working under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing repetitive and standard electronic and mechanical assembly tasks, including cable harnessing, wiring, hand soldering, and component installation in accordance with engineering blueprints and quality control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and assemble cables (including specialized long-length cable assemblies), wire harnesses, chassis, and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Perform mechanical assembly of panels, Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), batteries, and servo motors holding tolerances to exact specifications.
• Read and follow detailed engineering drawings, schematics, wiring lists, diagrams, and operational sequence instructions.
• Utilize precision hand and power tools including soldering irons, hot tweezers, calipers, tape measures, and compression connection tools.
• Monitor and verify quality per established quality control procedures; disassemble, modify, rework, and reassemble components as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas, follow all workplace safety practices, and observe company and regulatory standard operating procedures.
• Assist in cross-training lower-level assemblers and perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of related electronic/mechanical assembly or cable harnessing experience.

Technical Skills & Certifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in hand soldering, wire crimping, and using assembly tools (hot tweezers, calipers, compression tools).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, wire lists, and technical specifications.
• Certifications (Highly Preferred): Active or prior IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and soldering certifications.
• Familiarity with basic PC-based applications for logging work and tracking production data.

Key Competencies & Clearances

• Strong reading comprehension and written/verbal communication skills in English to follow detailed multi-step instructions.
• Good visual perception, manual dexterity, and the ability to accurately distinguish between colors.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting, with flexibility to work extended hours or overtime when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance is required.

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.