Assembly & Test Technician 'A'

VACCO Industries • South El Monte, CA

3d

About The Position

Set up and operate all phases of processing pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies for space, Navy, and/or aircraft applications. Assemble and test production hardware and subassemblies by following blueprints and other written or verbal specifications. The position involves cleaning, assembling, and testing valves and filters; setting up test systems; performing tests under ambient and extreme hot or cold temperatures; recording and interpreting test data; and maintaining safe, clean, functional work areas and equipment. Technicians may work in clean rooms, Navy test areas, or fuel test areas, each with required training, safety procedures, and protective equipment. The role involves exposure to high-pressure gases and liquids, cleaning solutions and solvents, airborne particles, and mechanical equipment.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in a similar work environment.
• High school diploma or GED, with at least five years of similar job experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to set up and operate assembly tools, including standard hand tools, load testing devices, micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, and microscopes.
• Basic blueprint reading and comprehension skills.
• Ability to set up and operate test equipment, including multimeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, pressure gauges and transducers, data recorders, load cells, and flowmeters.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic mathematics skills for simple formulas and conversions, including arithmetic and basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong reasoning ability and ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods and demonstrate good hand and finger dexterity.
• Complete required clean-room or Navy test-area training before working unsupervised in those areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform work duties assigned by the immediate lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Clean, assemble, and test valves and filters in accordance with written procedures and other documentation.
• Interpret assembly setup requirements in written procedures and complete assemblies accordingly.
• Interpret test system schematics, obtain the necessary components, and construct test systems, including cutting, bending, and flaring stainless steel tubing.
• Interpret test setup requirements and test components according to written procedures.
• Test using nitrogen, helium, and water, at ambient temperatures and at extreme hot or cold temperatures during thermal testing.
• Read and interpret test data, record results accurately on data sheets, and recognize and report discrepancies or out-of-family conditions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain assembly and test setups in good working order.
• Follow area-specific training, safety rules, clean-room protocols, and personal safety equipment requirements when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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