Production Operator

Korry-Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Korry Electronics is seeking a Production Operator – Assembly to build electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications. You will follow drawings, ensure quality, and perform inspections, testing, and calibration as needed.

The role requires reading blueprints, hand soldering, wiring, and basic testing duties, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements in a team environment. A high school diploma and IPC knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree a plus.
• Knowledge of IPC-610/IPC-620 and J-STD-001 is preferred.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and drawings in English.

Responsibilities

• Build assemblies per supervisor or lead, conforming to drawings and quality standards.
• Adhere to lot traceability and inventory practices.
• Follow engineering/quality drawings, specs and test procedures for acceptance.
• Validate calibration/qualification of build and inspection equipment.
• Perform self-audits to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Identify deviations from standard drawings/practices and propose improvements.
• Assist with inspection tooling and test equipment as needed.
• Handle tasks such as fit-for-use, shelf life and calibration as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints/schematics literacy

Quality standards adherence

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Soldering/crimping

Basic testing

Lean principles

Reading drawings in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (plus)

Tools

IPC-610

IPC-620

J-STD-001

Job description

About Korry Electronics

Since 1937, Korry Electronics has been a leader in innovative Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, driving the evolution of the cockpit of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge switches, controls, integrated displays, and night-vision filters are at the forefront of the military and commercial aviation industries. If you are passionate about precision engineering and emerging technologies, join us in shaping the future of flight through groundbreaking advancements.

What You Will Do:

The Production Operator – Assembly 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. The individual will assemble component and/or subassemblies in conformance to drawing and quality standards. The individual 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

• 1 or more 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 $22.12- $32.69 hourly.

EligibilityRequirements:

**MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheU.S.**

**MustbeabletoworkinanITAR-controlledfacility,oreligibletoobtainrequiredexportauthorization**

KorryElectronicsisproudtobeanequalopportunityworkplaceandisanaffirmativeactionemployer.Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofage,race,color,religion,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,medicalcondition,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,disability,pregnancyorparentalstatus,childbirth,geneticinformation,ormilitaryandveteranstatus.