Manufacturing Assembly Technician (onsite)

Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Department: Manufacturing
Reports to Title:  Operations Manager 

Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Assembler to be responsible for assembling parts and components according to the company's production standards. The successful candidate will be able to work in a production environment and possess excellent attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Identifies / labels CCAs & LRUs.
• Integrates / assembles CCAs to chassis sub-assemblies.
• Performs mechanical rework per rework instructions.
• Performs final unit level clean-up.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs conformal coating masking, automated coating, coating removal & touch-up, bonding on CCAs.
• Performs wire prep and basic wire wrap by understanding how to read and follow the Wire List, Cut List, and Work Instructions.
• Requires minimal assistance or instructions from the manufacturing engineer with normal drawing documentation data package. Can perform more complex assembly with engineering assistance.
• Performs solder rework on CCAs with through hole and SMT components
• Performs Wire Wrap at all levels from connector assembly to final unit assembly.
• Comprehends our documentation such as DWGs, PLs, WLs, ECNs, EOs, and Work Instructions enough to identify any errors / required changes.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good Verbal and written English communications skills.
• Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF, Teams, and online training capabilities.
• Mechanical Assembly Experience.
• Basic or Proficient soldering and wire prep experience.

Level I
High School Diploma and 0-2 Years Experience

• Basic understanding of mechanical assembly.

Level II
High School Diploma and 3-5 Years Experience

• Thorough understanding of testing and troubleshooting of LRUs and circuit cards down to the component level including interpretation of a variety of schematics and wiring diagrams under the guidance of a test engineer and or Sr. Test technician as required.

Level III
High School Diploma and 6-10 Years Experience

• Proficient understanding of testing and troubleshooting of LRUs and circuit cards down to the component level including interpretation of a variety of schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Perform rework on circuit card assemblies using basic soldering skills to remove and replace through hole and SMT components.
• Minimal guidance from test engineer.

Physical Demands
Work is performed in a production environment and regularly requires sustained performance of physically demanding work including lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20 to 50 pounds) and dexterity of arms, hands and fingers to operate hand and/or power tools such as drills, hammers for performing facility maintenance and inspection. Job Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, constant bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, kneeling and occasional use of safety/protective equipment.

Work Environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Salary Range: $22 - $28 per hour 

*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

**​Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AAP) Employer

Palomar Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status. Request an Accommodation. Read further information regarding Affirmative Action narrative availability.

Palomar Products participates in E-Verify: Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish. EEO is the law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.