**Manufacturing Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our team for a 4/10 Schedule: Day Shift - 5AM-3:30PM Mon-Thur, with OT on Friday. Pay will start at $22-$24 an hour based on experience. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to assemble large surveillance towers on F-150 trucks for border control. The position requires heavy lifting and ideally, experience in construction, auto mechanics, or large machine assembly. Electrical knowledge is a plus. The successful candidate will contribute to building out a large warehouse to accommodate future projects. **Responsibilities** + Assemble and wire various electro-mechanical units. + Utilize small hand tools such as screwdrivers, tweezers, and pliers for box builds, cable/wire assemblies, and PCB assemblies. + Use bill-of-materials (BOM) and assembly drawings for completing tasks. + Conduct continuity checks on work in progress as well as completed work. + Create and maintain machine programs and profiles for new and existing products. + Aid in maintaining product routings, drawing packets, and interpreting instructions/specifications. + Troubleshoot operator problems and work with leadership on training and process improvements. + Communicate problems to Engineers and leaders. + Assist in testing and qualification for new equipment, materials, and processes. + Perform experiments for failure analysis and root cause analysis. + Recommend additional equipment needs for the product debug areas. + Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities. + Comply with all company security policies and procedures. + Work on problems of moderate scope requiring analysis of various factors. + Develop professional expertise and apply company policies and procedures. **Essential Skills** + Experience with blueprint, electronics, electromechanical, and schematic assembly. + Proficiency with hand tools and mechanical assembly. + Troubleshooting and maintenance skills. + Ability to read and work from schematics, assembly drawings, and engineering drawings. + Mechanically inclined with experience in electronics or automotive mechanics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to use various tools including drivers, wrenches, torques, crimping tools, and wire cutters. + Strong mechanical skills and component recognition. + Experience with automated computer systems and PFS preferred. + Ability to work independently and in a team setting. + Effective interpersonal and communication skills. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SANTA ANA, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 SANTA ANA,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.