Location: Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: On-Site
Experience Level: Entry-Mid Level
Hourly Pay Range: $23-25/hour
Posted: 1/14/2026

About the Role

As a Small-Parts Production Assembler, you’ll put together small parts with precision at a workstation repetitively and inspect them to make sure they are assembled correctly. If you have steady hands, strong focus, and take pride in doing things accurately, this is a great fit for you.

What You’ll Do

• Carefully and repetitively assemble small parts by hand at a workstation in a clean room environment (no bunny suit requirement)
• Use simple hand tools and magnification (like microscopes or magnifiers)
• Check parts visually to make sure they meet quality standards
• Follow step-by-step instructions and keep basic records of your work
• Notice when something doesn’t look right and report it quickly to the team
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and ready for the next task

You'll Excel in this Role if You

• Have excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Can stay focused on detailed, repetitive, and meticulous tasks for long periods of time
• Are comfortable sitting or standing while working at a bench for extended periods
• Take pride in producing high-quality, consistent work
• Report to work daily, on-time, and consistently

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Willing to learn and follow detailed instructions
• Comfortable using your hands for precise tasks repetitively
• Able to pass a short (~10-20 min) online attention and dexterity assessment

Preferred Experience (Transferable Skills Welcome):

While not required, the following backgrounds often translate well into this role:

• Jewelry making, diamond setting, or bench jeweler work
• Watchmaking, watch repair, or clock repair
• Fine crafts or trades involving small parts and close detail
• Electronics assembly or repair
• Medical device or laboratory assembly
• Sewing, tailoring, or textile work requiring precision
• Model building, miniatures, or scale construction
• Art restoration, conservation, or detailed studio work

Compensation Details

The expected hourly pay rate for this role is $23-25/hour, based on your experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.

Final compensation will be determined during the selection process and may vary accordingly.

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and HSA plans
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• An on-site gym (2,500 sq. ft.) and golf simulator

Location & Work Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week), on-site role in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
• Standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 8-hour workdays (no nights or weekends)

About Our Client

An Inc. 500 company, our client designs and manufactures precision lenses and camera systems used in high-performance, mission-critical robotics, drones, and autonomous vehicles for global customers. They are building the "eyes" for computers and machines to see the physical world through cutting-edge technology.

Their team is small, agile, collaborative, and growing - meaning this is a great opportunity to get in early and build a sustained career alongside the company's acceleration as a key player and with direct access to leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.