What You Will Do:

The Production Operator – Assembly you will build a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and components for use in the aerospace industry. The role performs a variety of complex technical tasks, assembly, troubleshooting and audits on electrical assemblies. The individual will assemble component and/or subassemblies in conformance to drawing and quality standards. The individual may exercise independent action and initiative, and may also provide support, and follow direction from Supervisor/Manager, Team Lead, Engineering Aides and Inspection personnel. This position will have direct contact with, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Test Engineering, Calibration, and Supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build assemblies as directed by supervisor or team lead in conformance to drawing and quality standards while adhering to documented production time standards if applicable.
• Adhere to lot traceability and general inventory practices.
• Works from Engineering or Quality drawings, specifications, standards, test procedures, and verbal instructions to determine product or procedure acceptance.
• Will be responsible for validating that build and inspection equipment is calibrated and/or qualified as Fit-for-Use.
• Understanding of lot traceability and general inventory practices.
• Will be responsible to perform self-audits of workstation or as directed to ensure compliance to system and specification requirements.
• Takes initiative to define and recommend improvement opportunities
• Recognize deviations from standard drawings/practices
• Assembly requirements may include: soldering, crimping, wire harnessing, basic testing, visual inspection
• May perform inspection of complex assemblies and systems for conformance to drawing and quality standards.
• May perform basic troubleshooting of complex assemblies, assembly tools, tooling, and test equipment associated with production product, upgrades, & reworks.
• May perform visual, dimensional, electrical, functional, and optical inspections per specified documentation.
• May be assigned tasks by supervisor/manager such as Fit-for-Use, Shelf Life and Calibration.
• May assist Quality Engineers or Assembly Supervisors with design, inspection, and building of inspection tools and test equipment and/or creation of work standards.
• Performs special projects/tasks as assigned

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree a plus.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years’ related industry experience required
• Knowledge of lighting and test equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of and preferably trained in IPC-A-610/-620, J-STD-001

Preferred Specialized Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and lighting standards used to measure product performance on the product line.
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of reading, interpreting, and implementing blueprints, schematics and drawings in English
• Must have a keen attention to detail; hand and eye coordination
• Works cooperatively in a team environment and effectively communicate with others
• Participates in problem solving teams to develop process improvements
• Willing to work extra hours, and potentially weekends
• Must have computer skills and knowledge; ability to perform all computer-related functions as applicable to the designated production areas without direction or supervision.
• Has a understanding of Lean principles
• May require certifications, example – J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620

 Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move inside the office
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Salary Range
Please note the typical hiring range is $23.91 - $28.13 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.