First Shift Assembler

Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Assembles electronic components, subassemblies, or systems by following work orders and production drawings, ensuring quality, precision, and compliance with safety standards.

• Read work orders and follow production drawings or instructions
• Assemble and secure parts using hand tools and fixtures
• Perform intermediate tasks such as potting, sanding, or color coding
• Inspect parts using basic testing methods
• Handle and install finished assemblies into enclosures
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 months of experience or training OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must pass appropriate testing to advance in the ABC program

• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing
• Occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Constant lifting of 0–20 lbs; occasional up to 40 lbs; rare up to 50 lbs
• High level of hand and finger dexterity
• Constant use of hands and arms for technical work
• PPE includes safety glasses, nitrile and heat‑resistant gloves as needed

Work is performed in production zone with frequent exposure to loud machines and nitrogen-based chemicals.

First shift (Tuesday-Friday 5:00am-3:30pm)

• Knowledge of English language rules, spelling, and grammar for reading instructions
• Understanding of machines and tools used in basic assembly
• Familiarity with production processes and quality standards

• Active listening and communication to follow detailed instructions
• Attention to detail for consistent quality during repetitive tasks
• Time management to stay on pace with production flow
• Proficient in using hand tools and positioning small parts
• Able to read and comprehend work orders and technical documents

• Color vision and near-sight acuity for sorting accuracy
• Ability to maintain focus during repetitive inspection tasks
• Strong problem sensitivity and quick judgment

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.