Senior Manufacturing​/Production Operator – Wired Chassis Area

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Senior Manufacturing / Production Operator to support the Wired Chassis area performing chassis wiring, mechanical assembly, component installation, cable routing, and hardware integration activities. This role involves assembling and integrating electronic and mechanical components into chassis-level systems, reading schematics and assembly drawings, performing soldering and cable harnessing tasks, conducting basic electrical testing, and supporting hardware rework and refurbishment.

The hiring manager is seeking a hands-on manufacturing professional with experience in wiring, electro-mechanical assembly, and system integration within a production environment.

Location: Bloomington, MN (On-site)
Position: Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator – Wired Chassis Area
Contract Length: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $25 per hour
Education/

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Schedule: First Shift

Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, production, electronics assembly, electromechanical assembly, or related experience.
• Experience with chassis wiring, component installation, and hardware assembly.
• Ability to use hand tools, assembly tools, and press equipment for production and integration activities.
• Experience assembling electronic and mechanical subassemblies, modules, panels, frames, drawers, and cables.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, manufacturing instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience performing wiring, cable harnessing, and interconnect assembly.
• Hand soldering experience and electronic component installation knowledge.
• Knowledge of polarity requirements, inspection criteria, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs) and work order tracking systems.
• Ability to integrate subassemblies into final hardware and complete final system assembly activities.
• Experience performing basic electrical testing and verification.
• Experience performing hardware rework, repair, refurbishment, or modifications.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and basic manufacturing-related mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Defense, aerospace, or military manufacturing experience
• Electronics assembly or electromechanical assembly experience
• Cable harness fabrication experience
• IPC soldering certification
• Chassis integration and system-level assembly experience
• Experience troubleshooting assembly and wiring issues
• Low-volume, high-mix manufacturing experience
• Quality inspection and acceptance testing experience
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Experience supporting mission-critical hardware programs

• Wired chassis assembly and integration
• Chassis-level wiring and cable routing
• Electromechanical hardware assembly
• Cable harness fabrication and interconnect installation
• Hand soldering and electronic component installation
• Final hardware integration and system assembly
• Electrical test and verification of assembled hardware
• Rework and refurbishment of production hardware
• Defense or aerospace electronics manufacturing
• Experience building mission-critical systems from engineering documentation
• Working with BOMs, routers, work instructions, and manufacturing execution systems
• Production support for highly regulated or high-reliability environments

Our client is a mission-critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.