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Job Description
Electronic/Mechanical Assembler (Multiple Openings/Shifts Avail.) ATR International - 3.8 Poway, CA Job Details Contract $25.96 - $27.26 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Laser soldering Electrical blueprint reading Soldering Cable assembly Soldering tools High school diploma or GED Microscope proficiency Blueprint dimension interpretation Surface mount soldering Electrical crimping Optical microscopy Manufacturing Soldering irons Manufacturing company experience Technical Proficiency Electrical soldering Wire harness assembly
Full Job Description Duration:
6+ Months (With strong potential for extension or performance-based renewal) $25.96/hr (1st
Shift:
5am-2:30pm) or $27.26/hr (2nd
Shift:
3pm-12:30am) (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.) Role Summary Under general supervision, this position performs precision electronic and electromechanical assemblies, with a primary focus on high-reliability bench soldering, PCB component population, complex wiring, and cable harnessing. You will be responsible for following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering schematics to install micro-components under magnifying equipment, ensuring all units flawlessly pass mandatory quality control and defense-grade inspection procedures.
Build, prep, hand-stuff, and populate printed circuit boards (PCBs), multi-layer assemblies, cables, and complex harnesses using advanced hand-soldering tools.
Microscope & Bench Operations:
Utilize microscopes, magnifying lamps, and precision hand tools to perform delicate surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering adjustments.
Rework & Quality Control:
Perform intricate component-level desoldering, rework, and modification on delicate circuit boards and wiring contact points while monitoring quality standards.
Technical Compliance:
Make mechanical and thermal setups to ensure all solder joints and components strictly hold tolerances to aerospace and defense specifications (IPC/J-STD standards).
Safety & Compliance:
Maintain a pristine, ESD-safe workspace and strictly adhere to all aerospace, defense, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols.
Qualifications Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen. (Required for immediate defense facility and military site access).
Experience:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and 3+ years of dedicated electronics manufacturing experience heavily focused on manual component-level soldering.
Technical Skills:
Proven ability to read complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wire run lists while demonstrating expert proficiency with soldering irons, desoldering tools, crimpers, and wire strippers.
Visual Ability:
Exceptional manual dexterity and sharp visual perception, including the specific ability to work under a microscope and accurately distinguish color-coded wiring.
Clearance:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.
Flexibility:
Capable of passing a hands-on practical soldering and assembly bench assessment, and flexible to work extended hours/overtime when required.
BENEFITS
Insurance:
Offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages, plus voluntary life and supplemental income insurance for full-time employees (averaging 30+ hours/week).
Retirement:
Includes a 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a company match (eligible after 1 year of employment).
Perks & Time Off:
Provides commuter benefits, employee discount programs, referral rewards, and accrued sick leave in accordance with state and local laws.
Sponsorship:
No sponsorship provided for
H1B, STEM OPT
I-983, or any other work visas; U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. IND2
Pay:
$25.96 - $27.26 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s):
Compensation & Shift Agreement:
Pay is strictly $25.96/hr (1st
Shift:
5am-2:30pm) or $27.26/hr (2nd
Shift:
3pm-12:30am). Are you comfortable with these rates, and which shift do you prefer? Please provide 2-3 time slots (day/time) this week when you are available for a brief 10-minute introductory call. If selected, what is the earliest date you could start this position? Have you applied to General Atomics before? Have you worked at General Atomics before? Are you a U.S. Citizen? Do you have experience reading blueprints or schematics to build wire harnesses, cables, or circuit boards? If yes, please briefly list the tools you've used (e.g., soldering irons, crimpers, meters). Do you hold, or have you previously held, an active IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or
J-STD-001
certification? Kindly list those that are applicable.
