Job Description

Overview

Jobot Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Electromechanical Assembler to join their dynamic engineering team in the Aerospace industry. The position involves assembling, testing, and troubleshooting complex electromechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, test, and troubleshoot a variety of complex electromechanical assemblies.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
  • Perform high-quality soldering and desoldering tasks in accordance with J-STD-001 Class III standards.
  • Conduct quality inspections on products and parts to ensure they meet all engineering specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, and quality assurance.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electromechanical assembly.
  • J-STD-001 Class III Solder Certification desired or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex blueprints, schematics, and assembly instructions.
  • Extensive experience with soldering, wiring, and integrating complex electronic components.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Work schedule is Monday-Friday from 6am to 2:30pm.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Lakewood, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 24% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$43/hr across 498 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 20% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Lakewood, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Lakewood, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

Jobot Consulting currently has 6 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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