Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95050
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: $25.00/hour
Position Type: Temporary with potential for permanent placement
Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Assembly Technician to join our team in Santa Clara. This position is responsible for assembling, electrically testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and performing quality control on electromechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, can read and follow schematics and detailed work instructions, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. Assembly experience is preferred, particularly in an electromechanical environment.

Important: This position has no driving responsibilities. Workers selected for this role are not permitted to perform any driving responsibilities during the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Assemble electromechanical products and sub-assemblies according to established procedures.
• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and electrical testing equipment.
• Work with tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, multimeters, and HiPot testers.
• Perform wire cutting, unpacking, repacking, and other assembly-related tasks.
• Calculate required parameters and test finished products according to established instructions.
• Verify quantities and products against work orders.
• Properly package completed products for shipment.
• Inspect incoming parts for dimensional, geometrical, tolerance, and visual requirements.
• Identify, document, and control non-conforming materials.
• Receive incoming materials from vendors, customers, and other warehouses.
• Assist with inventory management and material handling.
• Support ISO certification requirements, documentation, audits, and annual training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in assembly, quality control, or inventory management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, schematics, and bills of material.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Preferred

• Technical school or technical training.
• Electromechanical assembly experience.
• Experience with electrical testing or troubleshooting.
• Warehouse, packaging, or material-handling experience.
• PIT or forklift experience.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Steel-toed work boots are required.
• Must be able to walk and move throughout the work area frequently.
• Must be comfortable using hands for assembly, tools, equipment, and computer work.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
• Must be able to frequently handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to electrical hazards and potentially dangerous equipment.
• Must follow all safety procedures when working with electrical testing equipment and machinery.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Schedule & Additional Opportunities

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Voluntary overtime available
• Voluntary Saturday work available
• Potential opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent employment

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an assembly professional looking for $25/hour, a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, and the potential for long-term employment.

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour
Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday
Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity
Assembly Experience Preferred
No Driving Responsibilities

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