Production Assembler

Astronics Corporation; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Astronics LSI is hiring production assemblers to join our manufacturing teams assembling lighting and panels for aerospace customers. You’ll work on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and a longer workday on other weekdays.

New hires face a 90‑day probation with our staffing partner, leading to a full-time role with benefits the month after conversion. Expect to perform read-throughs of blueprints, operate measurement tools, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, blueprints and compliance docs.
• Dexterity to handle measuring devices like rulers, calipers, scales and gauges.
• Adherence to safety policies and use of PPE.
• Lean and continuous improvement mindset in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read, learn, understand, and interpret safety rules, work instructions, blueprints, compliance docs.
• Understand measuring devices (rulers, eye loop, digital scale, gauges).
• Follow safety policies and use PPE (gloves, safety glasses, smocks, steel-toed shoes).
• Tends machines and performs assembly tasks to meet specs.
• Communicate issues or equipment defects to management.
• Support continuous improvement and cross-train to other depts.
• Position and align parts in fixtures; perform joining operations as needed.
• Assist with painting processes and mounting assemblies as required.
• Ensure proper wiring connections and assembly integrity.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring devices

Soldering

Safety compliance

Quality/Lean

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cross-training

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Get every other Friday off at Astronics and still get paid a 40-hour week! We work a 9/80 schedule

SUMMARY:

Astronics LSI is looking for production assembler across our manufacturing departments. Come join a dynamic manufacturing team assembling lighting and panels for our aerospace customers.
Astronics LSI offers a 9/80 work schedule where you can have every other Friday off with a slightly longer workday throughout the remaining weekdays. (NO WEEKENDS!!) New Hires are subject to a 90-day probationary period with our staffing partner. If completed successfully you will be offered a full‑time role with benefits the first of the month following your conversion date. Your probationary period will focus on attendance, quality, quantity, and LSI's core values (Teamwork, Passion, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Enduring Relationships.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

• Read, learn, understand, and interpret safety rules, work instructions, blueprints, compliance documents, etc.
• Able to understand a variety of measuring devices (e.g., rulers, eye loop, digital scale, thickness gages etc.).
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and work with required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, smocks, steel toed shoes)
• Scanning
• Soldering proficiency & an understanding of the process
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to maintenance plans and established procedures
• Practice problem solving and troubleshooting techniques as part of a team responsible for realizing continuous improvement to products and processes
• Inform management of any issues, malfunctions, or equipment defects
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
• Cross train to other departments as needed
• Other duties as required to support the needs of production
• Notify management of problems in production.
• Order supplies from stock.
• May position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
• May crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or perform similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
• May conformal coat using either Polyurethane or UV conformal coat.
• May be required to perform in all painting processes, including pre-paint, paint, and post paint areas.
• May mount assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets on chassis panel.
• Connects component led wire to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
• Installs finished assemblies or sub-assemblies in cases/external hardware.
• Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches to assemblies.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as de burring, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, and impregnating parts assemblies.
• Tends machines that press, shape, or manufacture parts from raw materials.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
• Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• This position may require knowledge of SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will be able to display proficiency in the below tasks, as well as be expected to gain and excel in a variety of processes and procedures.

• Due to federal contract obligations, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• Exceptional hand-eye coordination and dexterity to deal with handling and manipulating materials and parts
• Ability to focus on the task at hand and pay attention to details
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with others effectively and professionally in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] ; or call: 603-643-7766. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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As set forth in Astronics Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.