Assembly Operator IV – Controls Assembly

Company: Mason
Location: Sylmar
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Assembly Operator IV – Controls Assembly Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as control grips, throttles, HaWC controllers, and communications interfaces — for today’s advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components. Title: Operator IV – Controls Assembly Job Family: Controls Assembly Reports to: Production Supervisor FLSA Status NON-EXEMPT EEOC Class: Operatives Summary The Assembler Lead is responsible for overseeing a specific production line. This position functions as a working leader within a team of employees and is accountable for ensuring that the overall production schedule is met. As an Assembler III, the lead holds the highest role on the assembly line, where each employee is expected to fulfill all requirements for complex tasks. This position involves assembling various parts made from different materials to produce items such as switches, transducers, subassemblies, grips, wheels, control assemblies, and chartholders. The role may also require strong leadership, team-building skills, and effective communication abilities. Position Duties Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to: Oversees daily flow of production to achieve customer satisfaction. Trains and leads the specified line for production requirements. Requisitions material required meeting production goals. Performs first article inspection on production parts. Examines items produced and/or assembled to determine if items meet specifications. Works with Mfg. Eng. to establish or adjust work procedures to meet production requirements. Works with Mfg. Eng. to analyze and resolve production problems. Maintains time and productions records. Sets-up machines and equipment. Performs related duties of which the above may be representative. Performs 5S Audits, safety, and hazardous material audits. Interacts with Quality Control department. Execute Lean process for specified line. Execute and sustain Kaizen activities. Qualifications Education & Experience: High school education or general education degree (GED), or a minimum of five to ten years of assembly experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Soldering/Welding Blue print and/or schematic reading Finger dexterity Hand-eye coordination Basic computer skills Strong leadership skills with the ability to train others. Effective communication skills in English with the ability to read, speak, and understand English. Physical Demands Physical Requirements Rarely (0% - 12%) Occasionally (12% - 33%) Frequently (34% - 66%) Regularly (67% - 100%) Seeing: Must be able to… x Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers x Standing/Walking: x Sitting: x Climbing: x Stooping/Kneeling: x Lifting: x Pulling/Pushing: x Grasping/Feeling: x Reaching: x Working Conditions: Work is conducted in a well lighted, temperature controlled environment. Others This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3). Mason prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law. PI4b97bc540c9a-25448-39906980

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