Production Associate Building Shift

Some 6am starts and overtime Saturday 6:00 am – 11:00 am, additional overtime may be required based on customer demand and production needs.

Pay: $19.25/hour

At Electronic Systems Inc. (ESI), we build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering products Done Right, On Time, backed by Legendary Service.

For more than 45 years, ESI has provided electronic contract manufacturing services to customers in the industrial, medical, energy, agriculture, biotech, and commercial markets across the globe. Our success is built on people who care about doing excellent work, solving problems, and continuously improving the way weoperate.

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of assembly experience
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to perform detailed assembly work
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, work orders, drawings, and visual aids
• Ability to accurately assemble and inspect small components and distinguish colors
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter production information
• Ability to troubleshoot routine problems, recognize when something isn’t right, and appropriately escalated concerns
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, teamwork, and sense of urgency
• Prototype, pilot-production, low-volume, or high-mix manufacturing experience
• Basic soldering experience
• Familiarity with IPC standards or interest in obtaining IPC certification
• Experience with Net Suite or another ERP system
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

This is a hands‑on position in a climate‑controlled electronics manufacturing environment where precision and detailed work are essential.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to assemble and manipulate small components, tools, and materials
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pulling, bending, twisting, and repetitive hand and arm movements
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Routine lifting and carrying of approximately 15–20 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Near vision and color differentiation sufficient for detailed assembly and inspection work
• Work at individual workstations and production lines using hand tools and assembly equipment
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ESD protection in designated areas

At ESI, we believe in growing our people. Many of our leaders began on the production floor and developed their leadership skills over time. 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.

This role is ideal for experienced production associates, line leads, or trainers who are ready to grow into a larger leadership role.

• 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

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