Assembly Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Assembler Technician I (Packaging - Aerospace)

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.50/hour, DOE

Location: Valencia, CA.

Shift: 1st - 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the  United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The Assembler Technician I is responsible for using blueprints to perform the assembly and packaging of aerospace, medical, and semi-conductor components. They will perform electrical testing on aerospace products using IR/DWV multimeter. This role focuses on producing high-quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule while meeting both internal and external customer requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to identify quality issues, and flexibility to support multiple functions through cross-training.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Under close supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Assembly of components accurately and efficiently according to blueprint drawings, work instructions, and specifications. 
• Perform visual inspection on incoming product for contamination and defects. 
• Remove defective materials and report any part, tooling, or equipment issues to supervision promptly. 
• Use templates to validate conformance to specifications. 
• Perform electrical testing using specified equipment and submit data into ERP system.
• Use of various inspection and measuring tools, including magnifying glass, scales, and calipers. 
• Operate or tend packaging machinery and regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature as required.
• Cross-train and rotate across multiple workstations to support production needs and efficiency. 
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Supervisors, Production Leads, and peers to support department goals. 
• Follow all safety standards and procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards and expectations 
• Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills

• Ability to deal with and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to sort, inspect, and compare products for accuracy and quality. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to count accurately. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Inspect parts and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning agents such as alcohol solvents following procedures. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiently in Microsoft Suite, data entry and document uploads. 
• Previous blueprint reading and interpretation experience. 
• Ability to use a variety of measuring equipment and hand tools.

Preferred Skills

• Quality inspection experience in manufacturing. 
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices. 
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities. 

Education Requirements

• High School Degree or General Education Degree; or two (2) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) + years of aerospace assembly experience.
• Blueprint reading certificate desired. 

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands for handling small components and tools.
• Ability to perform similar operations and tasks for 6-8 hours. 
• Ability to stand for 6 to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to perform visual inspection to perform close‑up inspection tasks for 4 to 6 hours

Working Conditions

• Work performed indoors in environmentally controlled environments.
• Required use of PPE including smocks, gloves, hairnets/full face covers, shoe covers, and safety‑toed footwear.

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Credit History

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #ZR