**Assembly Technician** **Job Description** Assemblers are required to perform a variety of assembly and fabrication duties involving advanced composites such as Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, and complex adhesive systems. The role requires a high degree of discipline and work ethic due to the nature of spacecraft and military hardware. Candidates must have extensive experience with aerospace composite assembly and fabrication and demonstrate craftsmanship in a wide range of fabrication duties. **Responsibilities** + Assemble aircraft components and subassemblies according to manufacturing plans, drawings, specifications, and instructions. + Attach mechanical fasteners and other hardware onto components or subassemblies using rivets, screws, adhesives, or other fasteners. + Prepare surfaces for bonding by light sanding. + Perform masking operations on composite and metallic components, and subassemblies, for priming operations. + Perform edge and core filling operations as required for final assemblies. + Identify parts (part marking) as required by customer specifications. + Ensure that the materials used in fabrication meet the required specification and shelf-life requirements. + Clean fabricated parts as required during fabrication operations. **Essential Skills** + Extensive experience with aerospace composite assembly and fabrication. + Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing instructions. + Operational knowledge of basic measurement tools such as scales and calipers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED. + Two years of prior work experience in a professional environment. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and a profit sharing bonus plan. **Work Environment** The position is based in an industrial manufacturing site. The dress code is casual, consisting of a t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with the possibility of overtime. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.