Assembly Operator
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Engineer
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.
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree a plus.
- 2 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
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
- 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:
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