Production Associate - Shift

BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS. BE PART OF A TEAM WHERE QUALITY, PRECISION AND PRIDE GO HAND IN HAND.

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE | Electronic Systems Inc. (ESI) | Sioux Falls, SD | Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 6am – 2:30pm with occasional overtime on Saturdays 7am to noon.

At ESI, we build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering products Done Right, On Time
, backed by Legendary Service
. We design, assemble, and deliver complex electronic products that power industries across the globe. Our success is driven by our people, innovators who don’t just solve problems but continuously improve how we work every day.

• Work directly from prints or assembly instructions to assemble low-volume and prototype projects
• Insert electronic components by hand into printed circuit boards.
• Responsible for the accuracy of component placement and assembly of final product.
• Work with other assemblers to teach assembly and soldering techniques that will ensure quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with teammates to share assembly and soldering techniques that support quality and efficiency.
• Communicate job status to team leaders
• Perform testing, packing, and related tasks requiring attention to detail and teamwork.
• Participate in continuous improvement and occasional overtime as needed

• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and understand verbal or written English instructions.
• Self-starter who collaborates effectively across teams.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish colors and work around standard production odors.
• Proper PPE required per ESI Safety Policy and OSHA standards.
• Periods of sitting and standing for extended time.
• Bending, reaching, and twisting during assembly and packing.

At ESI, we believe in growing our people. We offer career paths built around curiosity, capability, and continuous improvement. Whether it’s leadership development, new certifications, or hands‑on training, we’ll help you keep learning and recognize the results you deliver.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Three Sanford Health medical options
• Delta Dental of SD
• VSP vision
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life/AD&D

• Full-time, on-site.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• 6am – 2:30pm | Monday – Thursday
• Occasional Overtime Saturdays 7am - noon

ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and associates, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.

This position requires access to information and/or items subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be able to meet ITAR eligibility requirements, which generally require U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status (green card), or qualifying refugee or asylee status.