Job Title: Assembler
Location: Garden Grove, CA USA
Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: Production Lead
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Summary: At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking an Assembler to build mission-critical products that power advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
This hands-on role produces complex, high-reliability cable assemblies and wire harnesses from detailed drawings and work instructions. Responsibilities include precision soldering, crimping, wire termination, harness routing, inspection, testing, and rework in a high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.
Leadership & Core Responsibilities
Cable & Harness Assembly
- Build conforming products by following detailed work instructions, blueprints, schematics, and production documents.
- Perform precision assembly tasks including soldering, crimping, wire termination, harness routing, and use of hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, and soldering irons.
- Set up and operate manufacturing equipment and hand tools required for assigned assembly processes.
- Conduct electro-mechanical and mechanical testing of subassemblies and final assemblies and accurately maintain test reports.
- Perform approved rework on nonconforming products and resubmit completed work for inspection.
Quality, Safety & Workmanship
- Build quality into the product by reviewing documentation, completing self-inspections, and meeting required labor and workmanship standards.
- Partner with Quality Control to present products for in-process and final inspection.
- Follow applicable workmanship standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610, and customer-specific requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with 5S practices.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 2+ years of complex cable-harness assembly experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or another regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Regulatory Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR requirements.
Technical Qualifications: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions. Soldering experience required. Experience with crimpers, strippers, soldering irons, potting, molding, or cable-assembly testing preferred.
Communication: English reading and writing proficiency sufficient to complete training and follow highly regulated work instructions.
Certifications & Competencies
Preferred Certifications: J-STD-001 certification is a significant advantage. Ability to meet and maintain IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 workmanship standards required.
Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, ADP, and Syspro.
Core Competencies: Precision, quality focus, safety awareness, accountability, teamwork, documentation accuracy, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-mix/low-volume environment.
Compensation, Benefits & Legal
Total Rewards & Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00 per hour. Employees assigned to the second shift are eligible for a $2.00 per-hour shift differential. Aptiv also offers applicable benefits, referral-bonus opportunities, and sign-on-bonus eligibility. Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, shift assignment, and other job-related factors. For benefits and career opportunities, visit https://www.aptiv.com/careers.
EEO Statement
Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.