Assembly Technician
About this role
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Summary
As an Assembly Technician, you will be a vital part of our production team, responsible for building and testing high-precision components and finished products. You will use technical blueprints and specialized tools to ensure every unit is manufactured to the highest safety and quality standards across sectors like aerospace, propulsion, and avionics.
Required Duties and Responsibilities
- Precision Assembly: Build and assemble complex parts or full systems according to detailed technical drawings and engineering specifications.
- Quality Testing: Conduct rigorous testing on completed products to ensure functionality and strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Tool Operation: Utilize specialized hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment to complete assembly tasks.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow all industry-specific quality control protocols (e.g., aerospace or medical grade standards).
- Documentation: Record production data and test results to maintain accurate manufacturing logs and traceability.
- Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Manual Dexterity: Strong hand-eye coordination and experience working with specialized manufacturing tools.
- Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or electronics manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Attention to Detail: A commitment to "zero-defect" manufacturing and high-quality output.
- Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Certification: A&P or IPC-610 Certification is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED
Travel Required: None
Working Conditions
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, and lift a minimum of 35-50 lbs.
- Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
Export Control / ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Company at a glance
Established in 1973, Young Community Developers, Inc. (YCD) is a 50 year old 501c (3) community based organization that provides a variety of training and support opportunities for residents of the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco. Per year some eighteen hundred individuals (1,800) receive employment and training related services through YCD. The targeted population is among the hardest to serve. Over the years YCD has successfully operated both educational and employment based training opportunities for residents of the Southeast Sector.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
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