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Overview

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Electromechanical Assembler to join our dynamic engineering team in the Aerospace industry. This position involves assembling, testing, and troubleshooting complex electromechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

  • Assembling, testing, and troubleshooting a variety of complex electromechanical assemblies.
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
  • Performing high-quality soldering and desoldering tasks in accordance with J-STD-001 Class III standards.
  • Conducting quality inspections on products and parts to ensure they meet all engineering specifications.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, production, and quality assurance.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Adhering 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

  • Monday-Friday, 6am-230pm

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in Cerritos, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 14% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California — toward the top of a $28–$48/hr middle band drawn from 450 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 62% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Cerritos, CA

Cerritos, CA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 586 other active welding openings from 267 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

Jobot currently has 7 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 (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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