1st Shift Assembler II

About the role

Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is currently seeking a 1st Shift Assembler II. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday - Friday. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts to form subassemblies.
• Align, fit, assemble, fasten, connect, and install system components of military mechanical/electromechanical equipment.
• Setup equipment to meet product standards for identification, shell painting, retainer loading, contact painting, wire cutting, riveting, contact crimping and contact hooding.
• Weigh, mix and identify items such as inks, paints, adhesives, molding compounds, and potting materials.
• Follow intermediate drawings and procedures.
• Perform work with limited to no supervision.
• Support cross training and support of other departments.
• Manually load and/or machine load retainers into molded plastic inserts per work order instructions.
• Bond loaded front inserts to molded plastic rear inserts per work order instructions.
• Bond interface seals and grommet seals to plastic insert assemblies per work order instructions.
• Rework and/or repair assembled parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
• Assemble and bond EMI rings to connector shell per work order instructions.
• Apply identification stamping to various components and assemblies.
• Paint components, as well as apply paint stripe markings to contacts.
• Work in a safe manner and perform housekeeping duties to maintain safe work environment.
• Stage materials for shipment as required.
• Prepare single and shielded wires for termination, crimp contacts to prepared wires, terminate simple cables to connectors, and load and operate heat treat and annealing ovens.
• Soldering contacts and application of solvents and epoxies.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
  • Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Camarillo, CA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information.
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
  • Preferred Prior experience assembling electromechanical or precision connectors used in aerospace, defense, or space applications.
  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems and related documentation requirements.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, assembly prints, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions.
  • Experience performing soldering, crimping, wiring, contact insertion, and cable assembly to aerospace workmanship standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑620, J‑STD‑001).
  • Strong understanding of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention, ESD controls, and clean work practices.
  • Experience participating in internal audits, customer audits, or source inspections.

  Position Criteria

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written.
  • Ability to read, follow and understand verbal instruction, product/ process specifications, drawings, and work orders.
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs. and handle components and assemblies using bending, reaching, and twisting body movements; in addition to use of hand tools.
  • Ability to recognize and inform supervision of assembly problems and equipment breakdown.
  • Good manual dexterity to assemble small and intricate parts.
  • Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision-making.
  • Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.