Job Description
Job Description
Solder Assembler // Carlsbad, CA // $21 - $24/HR
Job Description
The Solder Assembler is responsible for assembling lithium-ion battery modules and battery packs using engineering drawings, work instructions, and production specifications. This role requires hands-on assembly experience, soldering skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Assemble lithium-ion battery modules and battery packs according to work instructions and engineering drawings.
- Install components including busbars, wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, insulation materials, fasteners, and enclosures.
- Perform hand soldering, crimping, adhesive application, and other assembly processes.
- Conduct quality inspections and basic electrical or functional testing.
- Verify part numbers, serial numbers, polarity, torque values, and component placement.
- Complete production documentation, inspection records, and traceability paperwork accurately.
- Identify and report defective or nonconforming materials and products.
- Follow ESD, FOD, and lithium-ion battery safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S principles.
- Meet production schedules, quality goals, and productivity targets.
- Support inventory activities, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 1 year of experience performing soldering.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Great hand dexterity working with small parts and tools.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience following SOPs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with electronic assembly.
- Familiarity with SMT (Surface-Mount Technology).
Why Work Here?
Be a part of a team that values quality and innovation. Enjoy opportunities for cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring your professional growth.
Work Environment
The work environment operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, with flexibility required for either a 5am - 1:30pm or 7am - 3:30pm shift, depending on production needs. This ensures a structured yet adaptable work setting that meets the demands of the manufacturing process.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $24.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Carlsbad,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
\nCompany Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.