Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Assembler II to support the mechanical assembly and disassembly of generators and other MQ power and construction products. This hands-on role involves performing mid-level assembly work on various equipment while ensuring precision, quality, and safety throughout the build and refurbishment process.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly of generators.
  • Assemble, modify, fit, and align equipment and components using various techniques.
  • Support subassembly builds such as pumps, mixers, trailers, and related equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain parts, components, and subassemblies during the build process.
  • Apply labels, nameplates, and identifying markings to completed units.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, assembly instructions, and technical specifications.
  • Drill, tap, ream, and countersink holes using hand tools and power tools.
  • Perform minor electrical wiring and soldering as required.
  • Gather, stage, and prepare parts, tools, materials, and subassemblies for assigned work.
  • Inspect assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
  • Identify issues, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Follow all quality control procedures to maintain high standards of workmanship.
  • Operate forklifts, hoists, and small cranes to safely move and position equipment.
  • Assist with inventory monitoring and production needs.
  • Train, mentor, and support Level I Assemblers.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and safety briefings as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and production goals.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of mechanical assembly experience, preferably in a manufacturing or refurbishment environment.
  • Strong proficiency with hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and small cranes.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical systems; minor electrical wiring and soldering experience preferred.
  • Basic math skills for measurements, layouts, and calculations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.
  • Comfortable working at heights, on ladders or scaffolding, and in confined spaces.
  • Positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.
  • Willingness to work overtime as production demands require.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-Time
  • Non-Exempt
  • On-Site (Fullerton, CA)
  • Monday–Friday (Overtime as Needed)

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Fullerton, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 33% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $28–$48/hr across 450 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 12% 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 Fullerton, CA

Fullerton, CA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across California as a whole we're tracking 586 other active welding openings from 266 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Relativity Space (22), and Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (18). 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 Redondo Beach at $65/hr, Pasadena at $61/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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