Assembler II

DPP•Oxnard, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking an Assembler II for a 12-month W2 contract with a client in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. The position is onsite in Oxnard, California, and requires U.S. citizenship. The Assembler II performs manufacturing operations involving mechanical components, parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role includes working with engineers on setup, calibration, experiments, testing, and design-related fabrication, as well as conducting rework and quality testing. The assembler uses programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. The role also involves handling fragile composite materials and tracking adhesive usage and traceability, pot life, and out-time controls.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
High school diploma or GED and at least two years of additional education and/or related experience.
Ability to read, write, and work from instructions written in English.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
Ability to be on feet for various hours each day.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on manufacturing schedules.
Initiative, self-starter attitude, adaptability, and high motivation for excellence.
Ability to navigate and operate in a Microsoft Office environment, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrated mechanical ability.
Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics.
Familiarity with proper hand-tool techniques and safety, including wrenches and screwdrivers.
Familiarity with the concept of torque.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, digital multimeters, and source meters.
Proficiency with basic shop arithmetic.
Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment.
Soldering experience.
J Standard Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform fabrication and assembly duties involving mechanical components for larger assemblies.
Set up and test complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedures to meet specifications.
Assist mechanical engineers with developing mechanical and electromechanical designs, tests, and fabricated assemblies and components.
Work with engineers on manufacturing setup and calibration, and perform rework and quality testing on parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Use programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Handle and manage fragile composite materials.
Record usage, traceability, pot life, and out-time controls for adhesive materials.
Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
Read and understand manufacturing and engineering drawings and shop planning.
Help maintain overall shop appearance and cleanliness.