NOW HIRING CABLE ASSEMBLERS AT AN AEROSPACE COMPANY!

Location - Poway, CA

Shift - 1st & 2nd Shifts Available

Pay Rate - $25 - 27/HR depending on shift

Job Description

As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for building various cables used in aircraft and ground control stations. You will determine and follow methods and sequences of operations in performing assembly tasks such as wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units. Your work will involve comprehending assembly drawings or written work instructions, crimping terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling, labeling assemblies in accordance with drawing specifications, and performing soldering-tinning wire, splices, and connections. You will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly, using basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun. You may also monitor and verify quality in accordance with control procedures and are expected to work safely, observing all laws, regulations, and obligations.

Responsibilities

• Build various cables used in aircraft and ground control stations.
• Determine methods and sequences of operations for assembly tasks.
• Perform wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing.
• Follow assembly drawings and written work instructions.
• Crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Label assemblies according to drawing specifications.
• Perform soldering-tinning wire, splices, and connections.
• Complete repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly tasks.
• Use basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun.
• Monitor and verify quality according to control procedures.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and obligations during business conduct.
• Work safely following established procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience in cable assembly and/or cable harnessing.
• Proficiency in soldering, cable harnessing, assembly, and wire crimping.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and wire lists.
• Experience with crimping terminals/contacts onto wires using tooling.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun.
• Good visual perception and ability to distinguish colors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification IPC/WHMA-A620 is a plus.
• Understanding of 5S and Lean Principles is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Customer-focused and possess a good understanding of job aspects.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $27.26/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-88