Manufacturing Assembly Technician II (2nd Shift)

Amazon; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Manufacturing Assembly Technicians to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves assembling and testing complex aerospace components for a groundbreaking satellite initiative aimed at enhancing global broadband access. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their attention to detail and problem-solving skills. With opportunities for growth and incremental raises based on tenure, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to innovative projects that impact communities worldwide. If you're motivated and ready to tackle challenges head-on, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Incremental raises based on tenure

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a high traceability manufacturing environment is essential.
• Must be familiar with hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electrical-mechanical assemblies with attention to detail.
• Participate in process improvements and maintain inventory.

Skills

High traceability manufacturing

Using hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Reading engineering documentation

Test tools and methods

Education

Trade school certification

1+ years in manufacturing

Tools

Calipers

Multi-meters

Torque wrenches

Job description

Manufacturing Assembly Technician II (2nd Shift)

Job ID: 2896137 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC - M90

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,000+ satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Follow work instructions and safety procedures
2. Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds
3. Participate in process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory
4. Independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
5. Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
6. Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
7. Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
8. Support some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
9. Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)
10. Contribute to improving SOPs and safety procedures

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50 / hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

Additional Requirements

1. Willing to work 4 / 10s as assigned:

2nd shift: 5:00pm - 3:30am PST
Sunday -Wednesday OR Wednesday - Saturday

1. Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Shift will vary, depending on program needs.
2. Flexible working/commuting in between site locations Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA
3. Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
4. Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification
2. 1+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches)
3. 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system
4. Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license
2. CFOT certification or equivalent experience
3. Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience
4. ASE certification or equivalent experience
5. Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
6. Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
7. Experience working with Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration, Fiber Optics/Optical and/or Harness Integration
8. Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $62,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $68,640/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.