1st Shift Assembler II

Eaton Corporation • Camarillo, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is hiring an Assembler II at its Camarillo, California facility. The position assembles, fits, fastens, and installs parts to form subassemblies and system components for military mechanical and electromechanical equipment. The role follows intermediate drawings and procedures and performs work with limited to no supervision, while supporting cross-training and other departments.

Work includes setting up equipment to meet product standards; loading and bonding molded plastic inserts and seals; assembling EMI rings to connector shells; applying identification stamps and paint markings; preparing wires, crimping contacts, terminating cables, soldering, and using solvents and epoxies. The assembler also reworks or repairs products to engineering specifications, stages materials for shipment, and maintains a safe and clean work area.

The core schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The stated hourly rate is $20.00. Benefits include eligibility beginning on the first day, PTO, paid parental leave, a 401(k) with company match, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. No relocation benefit is offered; applicants must reside within 50 miles of Camarillo. The position requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must meet the stated U.S.-person definition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Camarillo, California; no relocation benefit is offered.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under the stated export-control definition: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand verbal instructions, product/process specifications, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and handle components and assemblies using bending, reaching, twisting, and hand tools.
• Good manual dexterity for assembling small and intricate parts.
• Ability to recognize and report assembly problems and equipment breakdowns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong ethics and values, ability to influence others’ decision-making, motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience assembling electromechanical or precision connectors used in aerospace, defense, or space applications.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems and related documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, wiring, contact insertion, and cable assembly to aerospace workmanship standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001.
• Strong understanding of Foreign Object Debris prevention, ESD controls, and clean work practices.
• Experience participating in internal audits, customer audits, or source inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts to form subassemblies and military mechanical/electromechanical system components.
• Set up equipment for product processes including identification, shell painting, retainer loading, contact painting, wire cutting, riveting, contact crimping, and contact hooding.
• Weigh, mix, and identify inks, paints, adhesives, molding compounds, and potting materials.
• Follow intermediate drawings, procedures, work orders, and specifications while working with limited to no supervision.
• Manually or machine-load retainers into molded plastic inserts and bond front inserts to rear inserts according to work orders.
• Bond interface and grommet seals to plastic insert assemblies.
• Rework or repair assembled parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, specifications, assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to determine layouts and operation sequences.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring instruments and blueprint lines and index points.
• Assemble and bond EMI rings to connector shells.
• Apply identification stamping to components and assemblies; paint components and apply paint-stripe markings to contacts.
• Prepare single and shielded wires for termination, crimp contacts to prepared wires, terminate simple cables to connectors, and load and operate heat-treat and annealing ovens.
• Solder contacts and apply solvents and epoxies.
• Support cross-training and other departments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, perform housekeeping, and follow safe work practices.
• Stage materials for shipment as required.
• Recognize and inform supervision of assembly problems and equipment breakdowns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for benefits.
• PTO.
• Paid parental leave for all.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED