Automotive Assembly Technician

Automotive Assembly Technician in Torrance, CA — $32.50–$42.50/hr DOE, 2nd shift, direct hire. Assemble and finish high-end vehicle builds and restoration projects.

THE BASICS

Pay: $32.50 – $42.50 per hour, depending on experience — $30.00–$40.00 base plus a $2.50/hr shift differential for 2nd shift

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 2:30 p.m. default start; end time confirmed before submission

Overtime: As needed

Location: Torrance, CA 90502 (on-site)

Type: Direct Hire, full-time

Start: Interviewing now

ABOUT THE ROLE

Most assembly jobs are about hitting a cycle time. This one is about getting it right.

You'd be doing bumper-to-bumper assembly and mechanical installation on high-end vehicle builds and restoration projects — fitting, aligning, troubleshooting, and finishing to a standard where the cosmetic result matters as much as the mechanical one. If you've ever been told to stop fussing over a panel gap, this is the shop where fussing over the panel gap is the job.

It's a direct-hire seat on a team that mentors. You'd be expected to help bring junior techs along, and there's a real growth path plus ongoing training behind it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Assemble, fit, align, and install automotive components and systems

- Perform bumper-to-bumper vehicle assembly and mechanical installation work

- Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly and fitment issues

- Read and interpret assembly instructions, work orders, technical drawings, and build specifications

- Work with hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and precision measuring equipment

- Hold every assembly to strict mechanical and cosmetic quality standards

- Partner with leads, supervisors, production, and quality personnel

- Train and mentor junior technicians

WHAT YOU NEED

- 5+ years in automotive assembly, restoration, dealership service, or manufacturing

- Hands-on experience with vehicle assembly and mechanical installation

- Strong mechanical aptitude and real troubleshooting ability

- Precision fitting and finishing experience

- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and specialty automotive tools

NICE TO HAVE

- ASE Certification

- Automotive restoration experience

- Luxury or high-performance vehicle background

- Familiarity with early Porsche models

- Custom vehicle build experience

WHAT THE CLIENT OFFERS

- Competitive compensation based on experience

- Health insurance options

- 401(k) with company match

- Paid time off

- Life and AD&D insurance

- Short-term and long-term disability coverage

- Tool support for technicians

- Ongoing training and development, with a real advancement path

WHY WORK WITH FLAG

- A recruiter who actually answers — you get a direct line, not a call center

- A conversation about the work, shift, and pay before your background goes to the client

- Help coordinating interviews and understanding the next steps

- A direct-hire opportunity with the client, with employment terms discussed before you accept

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing for extended periods throughout the shift. Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements. Lifting and maneuvering automotive components and tools safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, professional automotive manufacturing and assembly facility, with exposure to automotive tools and equipment, mechanical systems, moving components, and production equipment. PPE is required and provided, and all shop safety procedures apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Hit Apply and a FLAG recruiter will review your background within one business day. If you're a fit, we'll call you to talk through the work, the shift, and the pay before anything gets submitted to the client — no surprises.

Questions first? Call 562-242-7655 or email inquiries@flag-solutions.com

ABOUT FLAG SOLUTIONS

FLAG Solutions is a Southern California staffing firm with offices in Fullerton and Long Beach, specializing in skilled manufacturing and professional placement across aerospace and defense, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics.

FLAG Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay scale stated above is the range expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local fair chance ordinances.

This is a direct-hire position with the client. FLAG Solutions supports the recruitment and placement process.