Production Assembler

Tecnadyne•San Diego, CA

1d•$28 - $31

About The Position

The Assembly Technician II builds subassemblies and complete units across multiple Tecnadyne products, including subsea thrusters and related electro-mechanical systems. The role focuses primarily on mechanical assembly, with crossover into cable assembly, basic soldering, and testing. The technician works independently with limited work instructions, performs basic troubleshooting, and contributes ideas to improve quality and processes. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a stated pay range of $28 to $31 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3 to 5 years of hands-on mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read technical drawings and follow assembly procedures.
Experience with hand tools, power tools, and adhesives.
Experience building subassemblies across multiple products.
IPC J-STD-001 certification, or willingness to complete Tecnadyne’s in-house certification training.
Ability to work overtime, as needed, to meet production goals.

Nice To Haves

Electrical assembly experience, including cable assemblies, wire harnessing, and soldering.
Experience in low-volume, high-mix, marine, aerospace/defense, or similar manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Build mechanical subassemblies and complete units across multiple products, including gears and gearboxes, motors and metal housings, pumps, o-rings, and fasteners.
Read and work from technical drawings, assembly procedures, and engineering documents.
Use hand tools, power tools, and adhesives in accordance with design specifications.
Assemble standard and non-standard units.
Build cable assemblies and wire harnesses.
Perform basic through-hole (PTH) soldering to IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
Read wiring diagrams and basic electrical work instructions.
Perform in-process inspections.
Run basic tests using established test setups and equipment such as power supplies and multimeters.
Record test data and identify units that do not meet specifications.
Perform basic troubleshooting by examining drawings and taking measurements, and escalate issues to the Production Manager or engineering.
Contribute ideas and potential solutions, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Assist with updating work instructions, procedures, and standards.
Help train newer technicians on basic assemblies and running tests.
Participate in safety and 5S practices and keep a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Perform other related duties as assigned.