Assembly

Job Summary

We are seeking Entry Level Assembly candidates for an opportunity in Orange, CA within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This is a strong career-starting opportunity for dependable, motivated individuals who want to build hands-on production experience in a clean, professional, and team-oriented environment.

This Assembly role offers paid training, supportive leadership, and a stable Monday through Friday schedule on 2nd shift. Candidates will join a growing manufacturing team that values safety, quality, reliability, teamwork, and a positive work ethic. This is a great fit for someone looking for long-term growth, advancement opportunities, and a company culture focused on helping employees succeed.

Key Responsibilities

- Assemble components according to work instructions, production standards, and quality requirements.
- Inspect parts and finished assemblies for accuracy, workmanship, and defects.
- Operate basic hand tools, assembly tools, and production equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
- Meet daily production goals while following established safety and quality procedures.
- Work collaboratively with team members to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $19.50 to $21.00 per hour.
- Salary range also noted as $38,500 to $40,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid training provided.
- Monday through Friday schedule.
- 2nd shift: 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM.
- Clean and professional work environment.
- Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Assemble aerospace and defense manufacturing components according to written instructions and quality standards.
- Inspect parts and completed assemblies to identify defects, errors, or workmanship issues.
- Use basic hand tools, assembly tools, and production equipment in a safe and consistent manner.
- Support daily production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness expectations.

- Entry level candidates are welcome, with less than 1 year of experience accepted.
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions accurately.
- Comfortable performing hands-on assembly work in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Basic ability to use hand tools and simple production equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality for a 2nd shift schedule.
- Positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous assembly, production, manufacturing, warehouse, or hands-on technical experience.
- Experience working in a quality-focused or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Interest in building a long-term career in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and motivation to grow into higher-level production roles.