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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Electromechanical Assembler

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21 - $31/hr
Senior
Moorpark, CA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • At least five years of hands-on manufacturing electro-mechanical assembly experience.
  • Experience with small, detailed assemblies.
  • Ability to work using a microscope.
  • Ability to use hand tools and read measuring tools.
  • Ability to perform mechanical and electrical testing on products.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and perform the physical activities required by the role, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling, repetitive motions, stooping, balancing, pushing, pulling, coordinating, talking, and hearing.
Responsibilities
  • Work as a team member to complete the required work in each cell.
  • Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures, including the Quality Management System.
  • Follow all written instructions, work instructions, travelers, and procedures when producing hardware.
  • Understand and adhere to environmental health and safety guidelines, including safety policies and posted signs.
  • Complete production records, travelers, and logs as work is completed; record material traceability information on travelers; and stamp and date operations as complete only after the operation is finished and the work meets documented quality requirements.
  • Work with multiple components to assemble complex subassemblies and finished products using various hand and automatic shop tools.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience working in a Class 100,000 and Class 10,000 cleanroom.

About the company

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Ensign-Bickford Industries

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EBI operates across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology, coordinating multiple high-tech units. Each unit develops specialized technologies or products, while a centralized operating system standardizes processes and enables cross-unit collaboration from development to deployment. Its private, multigenerational ownership combined with a centralized platform supports long-term planning across diverse fields. Its goal is sustainable, multi-generation growth by integrating advanced capabilities across its sectors while upholding shared values.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1836

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II succeeded in April 2026, validating EBAD hardware for future missions.
  • EBAD won a $29.5 million Navy contract in July 2026 through 2031.
  • EBAD earned Hall of Fame recognition in September 2026, strengthening recruiting and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • EBAD depends heavily on NASA and Defense contracts, concentrating revenue in one buyer set.
  • The July 2026 Navy award was sole-source, exposing pricing power to customer concentration.
  • Any Artemis III delay after 2027 would directly pressure EBAD space growth.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD celebrated 190 years in June 2026, signaling deep institutional endurance.
  • EBAD supplied Artemis II separation hardware, proving flight-critical aerospace competence in 2026.
  • EBAD remains a non-traditional defense contractor with precision energetics and mechanisms expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

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Jan 27th, 2022
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