Assembler/ Shop Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assembler/Shop Helper

Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler/Fabricator, where you'll work on military and defense-grade switches and keyboards for airplane cockpits control applications. This position is ideal for individuals with hands-on experience working with metal parts, mechanical assemblies, and shop-floor fabrication equipment. You'll need strong blueprint reading skills to accurately match part numbers to work orders and cross-reference them with engineering drawings.

Not much experience needed - hand tools, power tools and just a willingness to work within a manufacturing experience

$21/hr

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components, including switch housings and matrix frames.
• Perform tasks with metal parts such as cutting, drilling, and punching.
• Read and interpret blueprints, verifying all details against work orders.
• Match part numbers to work orders and cross-check with drawings for accuracy.
• Operate shop equipment, including drill presses, punch presses, metal cutters, and laser metal cutters.
• Use computers for documentation and machine interfaces.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Essential Skills

• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings/blueprints.
• Experience working with RTV adhesives.
• Experience working with metal parts and mechanical assemblies.
• High attention to detail in verifying part numbers and work-order accuracy.
• Familiarity with shop tools and metalworking equipment.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and dial calipers.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CNC experience.
• Prior fabrication or mechanical assembly shop experience.
• Ability to read/write in English.
• Experience with machines and power tools.
• Knowledge of blueprints and BOMS.
• ITAR qualification.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers quarterly bonuses once you become a full-time employee, and we have a strong history of consistently providing these bonuses. Many Aerotek contractors who transitioned to permanent roles have been with us since 2010/2013, showcasing our great environment and retention. We offer full benefits and a 401k when permanent.

Work Environment

This role is set in a small, supportive work environment with approximately 40 production employees. You'll frequently sit, stand, reach, walk, and handle materials in manufacturing. Occasionally, you may need to kneel, bend, or squat. Finger dexterity and the ability to use a keyboard/ten-key are required, along with good eyesight for using a magnifying glass and handling small parts.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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.

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.