Production Assembler (2nd Shift)

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium (2nd shift)

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America in Oak Creek, WI seeks a Production Assembler for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM-11:30 PM). You will perform mechanical and circuit card assembly, soldering, and harnessing per procedures and drawings, with training available on first shift. This role reports to the Manager of Electronic Assembly and Support.

The position emphasizes quality assembly, attention to detail, and the ability to read schematics and assembly instructions in a FAA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 assemble or disassemble assemblies.
• Utilize the arbor press, drill press, and other equipment for assembly and finishing work.
• Follow shop orders, engineering drawings, or production work instructions.

Skills

Fine manual dexterity

Read drawings/schematics

Soldering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Torque drivers

Torque wrenches

Arbor press

Drill press

Job description

What You Will Do

We are seeking an Production Assembler on our 2nd shift! In this role you will be responsible for mechanical assembly, circuit card assembly, and repairs. This role involves various tasks, including mechanical assembly, subassembly, circuit board soldering, harnessing, and solder termination, all performed in accordance with assembly process procedures and engineering drawings.

What You Will Do

We are seeking an Production Assembler on our 2nd shift! In this role you will be responsible for mechanical assembly, circuit card assembly, and repairs. This role involves various tasks, including mechanical assembly, subassembly, circuit board soldering, harnessing, and solder termination, all performed in accordance with assembly process procedures and engineering drawings. This is a 2nd shift (3:00 PM-11:30 PM) position. The 2nd shift position includes a shift premium. Training for all shifts will be held on 1st shift (7:00 AM-3:30 PM). This position is located at our Headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Manager of Electronic Assembly and Support.

How You Will Do It

• Performs electrical and/or mechanical assembly—Assembles small components.
• Uses small electrical hand tools and a soldering iron.
• Hand-solder components onto circuit cards.
• Performs 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.
• Follows shop orders, engineering drawings, or production work instructions.

Required

What We Look For

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must have fine manual dexterity skills.
• Able to follow standard written work instructions and comprehend electronic and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Able to successfully pass the Astronautics solder training program.
• Able to pass English comprehension test (in order to meet requirements of our 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 a plus.

Who We Are

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

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