Assembler - Manufacturing (Electronics/Instruments)

Mid-Continent Instrument Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics is seeking an Assembler in Wichita, KS to build from components to high-quality finished products. You will conduct final testing on aviation instruments and avionics for customers worldwide, requiring a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

The role demands hands-on use of hand tools and testing equipment, a background in electronics, and the ability to read assembly drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two-year electronics degree or equivalent education, training, and work experience required.
• At least 1 year of assembly experience with avionic equipment such as pressure gauges, batteries, and inverters is required.
• Adept at using hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Solid understanding of advanced analog and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble from component level to finished product.
• Conduct final testing on aircraft instruments and avionics.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics, procedures and manuals.
• Complete documentation such as shop and manufacturing order records and submit required reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Problem solving

Communication

Fast learner

Mechanical aptitude

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year electronics degree or equivalent

Tools

PCB soldering

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Wichita, KS, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $22.00 Hourly

COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT!

Where your work is valued - above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home.

As an Assembler , you will provide assembly from the individual component level to a high-quality finished product. You'll conduct final testing on a variety of aircraft instruments and avionics for the best customers from all over the world - from general, business, and commercial aviation. We have high manufacturing standards to achieve perfect function, providing the customer with innovative, reliable, quality products. To be successful in this role, you'll need great aptitude for fine, detailed mechanical work and to really understand the value of accuracy. You'll be an important part of the process that keeps our customers flying!

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• You have a minimum two-year electronics degree or equivalent education, training, and work experience.
• You have a minimum one year of experience in assembly with several types of avionic equipment such as pressure gauges, batteries, and inverters.
• You are adept at utilizing hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of advanced analog and digital electronics.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF... (but it's not a deal breaker)

• You are proficient with PCB soldering, but if not, we'll provide training!
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Occasional lift and carry independently up to 50 lbs.
• Constant handle, feel and manipulation of small objects.
• Use of small tools such as screwdrivers, tweezers, and wire cutters.
• Perform assembly of highly technical electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems to include de-soldering, troubleshooting, and component replacement
• Conduct final testing on a variety of electronic instruments
• Complete documentation such as shop, and manufacturing order records and submit required reports
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics, procedures, and technical manuals
• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right - every time.
• We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel - even though we're doing big things!

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionicsprovides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.