Associate Assembler

Leonardo DRS, Inc.Leonardo DRS, Inc.San Diego County, California, United States
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Posted

10/12/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$18 - $24/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Perform entry-level assembly functions including mechanical, harness, cable, and circuit board sub-assemblies while adhering to quality standards and work instructions. Maintain a safe work environment and participate in continuous improvement activities such as LEAN events.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED. The role requires the ability to interpret drawings, use production tools, and follow written work instructions for assembly tasks.

Key skills

AssemblyMechanical assemblyHarness assemblyCable assemblyCircuit board assemblySpray applicationVisual inspectionTroubleshootingTorque toolsWire prepAuto bondSleevingQuality controlSafety proceduresLean manufacturing

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Education requirements

high school

About Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Industry

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Employees

153

Type

Public Company

Size

201-500 employees

DRS Daylight Solutions, a line of business under Leonardo DRS, provides photonics solutions to researchers, industry allies, and system manufacturers. Daylight specializes in manufacturing high-performance lasers across the spectrum from UV to IR, offering capabilities in broad tuning, narrow linewidth, and high power. The company’s core technologies include a family of quantum cascade lasers (QCL-IR), external cavity diode lasers (EC-DLs), and custom laser engines. Daylight’s lasers are deployed worldwide in a diverse array of applications, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and material inspection. As a team of dedicated innovators, Daylight designs new technologies that aim to enable what’s next in scientific and technological advancements for those who are driving innovation forward.

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ManufacturingEngineeringTradesSecurity & Safety

Description

Job ID: 115548    Business Unit: DRS Daylight Solutions Location: San Diego, CA 92127 Telework Type: Onsite Relocation Available: Individually Considered Type: Full Time Schedule: 9/80   DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.- Job Summary Performs basic assembly functions, which may include: preparation of product for assembly, mechanical, harness, cable, circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and visual inspection of products or sub-assemblies, utilizing work instructions, models and/or drawings.Job Responsibilities Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget Follow written work instructions must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS) Properly use required PPE  May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams etc Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Perform entry-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical , harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production Perform simple assemblies and hardware installation screws, washers, nuts and have basic understanding of build documentation Perform pull-test and verify tooling, use torque tools and have the ability to interpret & assemble multiple units in dept  Basic troubleshooting Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS) Must be able to access production tools (routers, parts list, work instructions, etc) and be able to wire prep, auto bond, sleeving  Qualifications High school diploma or GED   The salary range for this position is $17.72/hour-$24.36.This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.   Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only   Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

  • •Assembly
  • •Mechanical assembly
  • •Harness assembly
  • •Cable assembly
  • •Circuit board assembly
  • •Spray application
  • •Visual inspection
  • •Troubleshooting
  • •Torque tools
  • •Wire prep
  • •Auto bond
  • •Sleeving
  • •Quality control
  • •Safety procedures
  • •Lean manufacturing

Benefits

  • •Health insurance
  • •Dental insurance
  • •Vision insurance
  • •401(k) retirement plan
  • •Paid time off
  • •Sick leave
  • •Parental leave
  • •Tuition reimbursement
  • •Professional development support
  • •Life insurance
  • •Disability insurance
  • •Health savings account
  • •Telemedicine
  • •Legal insurance
  • •Wellness programs

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