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Overview

Insight Global is seeking an Assembly Technician to join a rapidly growing manufacturing team in Long Beach, CA. This individual will play a critical role in assembling complex electromechanical energy systems and supporting the production of critical power infrastructure equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and finished products according to engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation to ensure accurate builds.
  • Utilize hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and measurement equipment to complete assemblies to specification.
  • Perform visual inspections and basic functional checks prior to product handoff.
  • Identify assembly defects, discrepancies, and design concerns and communicate findings to engineering teams.
  • Partner with Quality Control and Testing teams to improve product flow and first-pass yield.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to manufacturing and safety standards.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical, electromechanical, or manufacturing assembly.
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and BOMs.
  • Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and precision measurement equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship standards.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Information

  • 3-month contract with the possibility for conversion.
  • Pay Rate: $25/hr - $28/hr.
  • Targeted Start Date: ASAP.
  • This is a fully onsite position.
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How this job compares in Long Beach, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 38% below the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Long Beach, CA, where the middle half runs $31–$54/hr across 34 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% 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 Long Beach, CA

We're tracking 43 other active welding openings in Long Beach, CA right now, from 16 different employers. 12 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 594 other active welding openings from 272 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Long Beach, or widen the search to California.

Insight Global currently has 1 other opening 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), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (17), and Honeywell Aerospace (16). 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 Pasadena at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and El Segundo at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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