Production Assembler (2nd Shift)

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift premium

Excellent benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America is seeking a Production Assembler for the 2nd shift in Oak Creek, WI. This role involves mechanical assembly, circuit board soldering, and repairs. Candidates should have a High School diploma, fine manual dexterity skills, and the ability to pass solder training.

Benefits include competitive pay, shift premium, and opportunities for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Fine manual dexterity skills required.
• Ability to follow standard written work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Use small electrical hand tools for assembly.
• Hand-solder components onto circuit cards.

Skills

Fine manual dexterity skills

Ability to follow work instructions

Ability to comprehend electronic and mechanical drawings

Soldering skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering iron

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Job description

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Production Assembler on our 2nd shift for mechanical assembly, circuit card assembly, and repairs. This role involves mechanical assembly, subassembly, circuit board soldering, harnessing, and solder termination, performed in accordance with assembly process procedures and engineering drawings.

The position is 2nd shift (3:00 PM-11:30 PM) and includes a shift premium. Training for all shifts is held on 1st shift (7:00 AM-3:30 PM). Location: Headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. Report directly to the Manager of Electronic Assembly and Support.

How You Will Do It

• Perform electrical and/or mechanical assembly—assemble small components.
• Use small electrical hand tools and a soldering iron.
• Hand‑solder components onto circuit cards.
• Perform wire harnessing.
• Utilize calipers, torque drivers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools to perform assembly or disassembly of assemblies or sub‑assemblies.
• Utilize the arbor press, drill press, and other pieces of equipment for assembly and finishing work.
• Follow shop orders, engineering drawings, or production work instructions.

Required

What We Look For:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Fine manual dexterity skills.
• Ability to follow standard written work instructions and comprehend electronic and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to successfully pass the Astronautics solder training program.
• Ability to pass an English comprehension test (required for FAA Repair Station).
• Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.

Preferred

• IPC‑610 solder certified or a minimum of two years of soldering experience.
• Avionics manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience operating SMT, Selective/Wave Solder, Conformal coating equipment is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive pay, shift premium, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.