Department: Assembly
Reports To: Manager/Supervisor
Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]
Shift Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Hours: First 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, Second Shift 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Hourly Rate: $19 - $22 based on experience
Position Description:
We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our innovative team at Hughes Circuits Inc. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical components and systems, ensuring precision and quality in every product we deliver. Your expertise will contribute to the efficiency and overall success of our manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble mechanical components and systems following drawings, work instructions, BOMs, and customer specifications.
- Perform visual inspections to ensure products meet IPC workmanship and quality standards.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and machinery for accurate assembly.
- Record and report defects or non-conforming materials in the Factory Logix (FLX) system.
- Maintain organized, safe, and ESD-compliant workstations using lean/5S practices.
- Meet production schedules while maintaining accuracy and product quality.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Participate in training to improve assembly skills and knowledge.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to use small mechanical tools including torques, calipers, plyers, etc.
- Working knowledge of assembly drawings, BOMs, and microscopic assembly
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
- Basic knowledge of IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assembly
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies:
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Proficient in mechanical assembly techniques and practice
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications
Other Skills and Cultural Fit:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance performance
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
IMPORTANT:
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Applicants apply online or in person
Hughes Circuits Inc.,
546 S. Pacific St
San Marcos, CA 92078
