Solderer Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Solderer Assembler - 1st Shift - Kearny Mesa

Job Description

The role involves soldering and assembling cable and wire harness assemblies, box builds, kitting, and other products from start to finish. Cable soldering includes automated methods like wire-to-wire soldering for connectors and cable components, with occasional reflow, using both lead-free and lead-based solder paste and alloys.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and follow production documentation or sample assemblies.
• Receive verbal instructions regarding duties.
• Perform tasks such as labeling, wire cutting, stuffing, crimping, bagging and tagging, soldering, potting, IDC, SCSI, heat shrinking, measuring in inches (decimal form), backshelling, harnessing, harness board construction, box builds, kitting, creating wire lists, and pin extraction.
• Assist in the Quality Management System (QMS) and commit to continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in soldering, assembly, labeling, wire cutting, and crimping.
• Experience with harness assembly and heat shrinking.
• Knowledge of IPC 610/620 standards.
• J-STD-001 Certification (can be expired).
• Ability to use microscopes, long nose pliers, side cutters, and soldering iron.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with soldering wire-to-wire, wire-to-connector, lacing, connectors, thru-hole, stuffing, splicing cables, strip wire, epoxy, and solder cup.
• Familiarity with heat shrinking and hand crimping.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package. Once a full employee, enjoy medical insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, and the opportunity to become an employee shareholder. Additional bonuses include a performance bonus and a Christmas bonus, even for contractors.

Work Environment

Work in a quiet assembly setting with individual workstations where all employees work autonomously. The environment maintains a strict no-phone policy to ensure focus and productivity.

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 $22.00 - $26.00/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 Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.