Assembly Operator - 531

Korry Electronics, Co.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

Paid time off: 3 weeks + 1 week sick

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Korry Electronics is seeking a Production Operator to build electronic and electro‑mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications. You will work from drawings, perform assembly, testing, and inspections, and support quality and production teams.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience; IPC-610/620 and J-STD-001 knowledge is preferred. Expect a collaborative environment with opportunities to improve processes and learn new skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree a plus.
• 2 years related industry experience required.
• IPC-610/-620, J-STD-001 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble to drawings and quality standards within production time guidelines.
• Maintain lot traceability and inventory practices.
• Interpret engineering/quality drawings and procedures for acceptance.
• Validate that build/inspection equipment is calibrated/qualified for use.
• Self-audits of workstation to ensure compliance with specs.
• Assist with design, inspection tools, and work standards; support QA.
• Perform basic testing and visual/functional inspections.

Skills

Electrical standards

Mechanical standards

Strong communication

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Overtime willingness

Computer skills

Lean principles

Certifications (J-STD-001 IPC-610 IPC-

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Lighting/test equipment

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.