Assembler
About The Position
Our 114,000 sq ft Chatsworth facility in Los Angeles specializes in electronic and electro-mechanical aerospace products, supporting critical systems including airborne radar, cabin and cockpit lighting, flight controls, engine and environmental controls and pilot controls. Behind those products is a team solving complex technical and operational challenges every day. With specialist manufacturing and testing capabilities on site, Chatsworth combines decades of aerospace expertise with the opportunity to keep improving how we deliver for our customers. Join the team and your work will contribute directly to the reliability and availability of systems used across civil and military aviation around the world.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Hands-on mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly experience; the complexity of work assigned will reflect your level of experience and technical capability.
- The ability to read and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications or work instructions appropriate to your experience level.
- Practical experience using hand tools, torque equipment and measuring equipment in an assembly or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with soldering and/or wire and cable termination techniques, such as stripping, crimping, pin insertion and connector assembly, is valuable for this role.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to safe working, accurate documentation and high-quality workmanship.
Nice To Haves
- For more experienced opportunities, troubleshooting, calibration, functional testing, mentoring and aerospace, aviation, defense or precision-manufacturing experience are particularly valuable.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge would also be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical and electromechanical products, subassemblies and finished units using engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications and work instructions.
- Install, align, adjust and fit components using appropriate hand tools, measuring equipment, torque equipment and specialized tooling.
- Perform electrical assembly activities such as soldering wires or electrical components and preparing and terminating wires and cables, including stripping, crimping, pin insertion and connector assembly, as applicable to the work.
- Support inspection, calibration and functional testing activities to verify products meet applicable requirements.
- Identify and troubleshoot assembly or test issues, working with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to support effective resolution.
- Complete required quality, inspection and production documentation accurately and support improvements to work instructions, tooling and manufacturing processes.
- Depending on your level of experience, support new product introductions and help train, coach and share technical knowledge with less experienced assemblers.
Benefits
- Goal Share bonus program - everyone at Ontic is automatically enrolled, giving us all the opportunity to share in our success
- Paid volunteering time - giving you time to support a cause or community that matters to you
- 24/7 wellbeing support - confidential support available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discounts - access to discounts and offers across a range of retailers and services
- Learning and development - opportunities to build your skills, develop your career and grow with Ontic
- Employee referral program - rewarding you for introducing great people to Team Ontic
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay and sick leave
- 401(k) plan - with up to 4% company match
- 9/80 work schedule - where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
