Assembler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Applicants are considered for positions within the company without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, marital or parental status, medical condition unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the job, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre‑employment substance abuse and physical screening, verification of documents pertaining to your right to work in the United States using E‑VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents.

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

Job Dimensions
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Under general supervision, build and assemble different commercial and government valves in Pilot, Main, and Final Assembly; and perform other duties as assigned.

Assembly Manager

• Read blueprints and schematics;
• Lay out parts;
• Order parts from stockrooms as needed;
• Bend tubing as required;
• Build and assemble valve working from engineering drawings;
• Wire valves as schematics require;
• Rework valves failing quality control testing;
• Print nameplates;
• Test assembled valves following established test procedures;
• Overhaul, repair and assemble special assembly units and product lines;
• Maintain clean and safe work areas;
• Operate drill press, as needed;
• Adhere to quality standards and safe operating procedures;
• Operate related production equipment, as needed;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations;

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Some experience involving component mechanical‑electrical assembly within a production environment.

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics;
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to assemble valves;
• Ability to operate tube bending equipment as required;
• Ability to set up and operate assembly testing equipment as required;
• Ability to operate nameplate‑making equipment;
• Ability to learn to operate a computer to log on and off of shop orders;
• Ability to use various‑sized hand and power tools; and
• Ability to operate a forklift if required.

• Ability to bend, stoop, lean, reach, and stretch in assembling various valves and parts;
• Ability to lift, carry and move materials and parts weighing 25 pounds or less;
• Ability to have finger dexterity and grasp and maneuver parts, components, and fixtures;
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
• Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

• Appropriate company certification in the operation of a forklift if required for the position assignment.

Griswold Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer - BY CHOICE

Griswold Industry’s VEVRAA AAP is available to any employee or applicants for employment to inspect upon request. The AAP is available for inspection in the Human Resources office, located at 860 W. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and shutdown periods.

The pay range represents the low and high ends of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.