Mechanical Technician - San Diego, CA
2 days ago
Job description
Who we are:
Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, specifications, and work orders to understand layouts, sequences of operations, part relationships, and tolerances.
- Assemble, fit, align, and install mechanical parts, subassemblies, and components (e.g., brackets, hinges, fasteners, structural elements, or precision hardware) using hand tools, power tools, rivet guns, torque wrenches, and other specialized equipment.
- Develop work instructions for future builds beyond first article/low-rate initial production runs as appropriate.
- Prepare components by gathering parts, cleaning surfaces, deburring, sanding, or performing minor adjustments to ensure proper fit and function.
- Install hardware such as helicoils, dowel pins, spring pins, heat inserts, PEM fasteners, rivnuts, or similar precision fasteners common in aerospace applications.
- Seal, rig, install and complete structural or system components, including working with LRUs, Wire Harnesses, or mechanical structures where applicable.
- Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, DMMs) and shop mathematics to verify dimensions, alignments, tolerances, and functional fit.
- Provide BOMs to production for acquisition and assist in fielding technical questions from Purchasing for the acquisition of parts.
- Complete tasks as assigned in Jira and maintain accurate status on tickets in Jira.
- Troubleshoot assembly issues, adjust or rework parts as needed, and report anomalies or non-conformances while contributing to corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow strict safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls, and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
- Document work performed, complete inspection reports, and record any deviations or test results in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
5-7 years of mechanical assembly experience, preferably in aerospace, automotive, defense, aviation, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
High attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to identify defects or non-conformances.
- Ability to work in a team, follow strict safety protocols, and maintain a clean/organized workspace.
- Physical capability to stand for long periods, lift moderate weights (e.g., up to 25–50 lbs depending on the role), bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
Your own unique talents If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you'd be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems (e.g., AS9100).
- Vocational/technical training, an associate's degree, or certification in aerospace technology, mechanical assembly, automotive, manufacturing, or a related field.
More about Fuse:
Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well
- 11 paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)
- After two years: unlimited
- 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
- 401k with employer matching
- Annual bonuses
- Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month
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