Assembly Operator

Korry-Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Korry-Electronics in Everett, WA, is hiring a Production Operator to build electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications. You will follow drawings, perform testing, and ensure quality through audits and calibration checks.

Responsibilities include soldering, crimping, wiring, basic testing, and visual inspections while adhering to time standards and lot traceability. Collaboration with engineering and QA teams is essential to ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; technical degree is a plus.
• 2 years related industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and subassemblies per drawings and quality standards.
• Validate calibration/qualification of build and inspection equipment.
• Perform self-audits of workstation to ensure compliance with specs.
• Adhere to lot traceability and inventory practices.
• Assist with inspection tools and test equipment development as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem solving.

Skills

Electrical standards

Mechanical standards

Lighting standards

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lean principles

Computer skills

Certifications IPC/J-STD

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree a plus

Job description

What You Will Do:

As a Production Operator, 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. You will assemble component and/or subassemblies in conformance to drawing and quality standards. You 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree a plus.

Preferred Experience

• 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

Preferred Specialized 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

Physical Requirements:

• 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:Please note the typical hiring range is $23.91 - $28.13 Hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity

KorryElectronicsCompetitiveBenefitsPackage:

• 401(k)matching
• 12paidholidays
• Minimumofthreeweekspaidtimeoffplusoneweekpaidsicktimetostart
• ComprehensiveMedical,DentalandVision
• HealthSavingsAccount(HSA)withgenerouscompanycontribution
• FlexibleSpendingAccounts(FSA)
• Tuitionreimbursement
• Parentalleave
• Shorttermandlongtermdisability
• Lifeinsurance
• Accidentaldeath&dismembermentinsurance
• Long-termcareplanoptions
• Prescriptionsafetyshoe&glassesbenefit
• Vanpoolsubsidy
• Recognitionawards
• Employeereferralbonuses
• EAP(EmployeeAssistanceProgram)

EligibilityRequirements:

**MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheU.S.**

**MustbeabletoworkinanITAR-controlledfacility,or**eligibletoobtainrequiredexportauthorization**

KorryElectronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.