Production Assembler - Defense Systems Division

Overview

Job Title:
Production Assembler 2
Job Code: 1406
Department:
Manufacturing
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Grade: M25

Parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, California, Irvine

Feb 05, 2026

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission:  Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.  Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker s goal of addressing the world s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Works under general supervision and is responsible for work output. On a production basis, performs medium electronic and electromechanical assembly and subassembly work. Semi-repetitive to repetitive-type work. May make simple decisions but must generally follow well established precedents.

• Intermediate spool wrapping, cable handling and testing techniques.
• Intermediate cable harness and PCB assembly techniques.
• Intermediate mechanical assembly of small parts and good understanding of torque requirements.
• Intermediate fiber optic terminations, polishing and testing.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and work instructions.
• High voltage potting and high voltage testing.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) or more years of related electronics assembly experience. J-STD-001 Certification preferred.

The company must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen
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Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10 s and 100 s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply commonsense to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

This position may interact with other departments within the Company, such as Quality, Production Control and Engineering. The position requires strong cooperative teamwork, as well as the ability to work independently.

Must be able to operate winding/braiding machinery, torque wrenches, digital multimeters, up to 12kv Hypot, solder irons, cutters, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns and common hand tools.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, pound or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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