Job Description

What You Will Do:

The Production Operator has responsibilities associated with the mechanical assembly, circuit card assembly, and repairs, performing a variety of mechanical assembly and subassembly, circuit board soldering, harnessing, and solder termination operations utilizing assembly process procedures and engineering drawings.

We are seeking an operator for first shift. The work hours are 7:00AM - 3:30 PM. This position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Supervisor 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 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 arbor press, drill press, and other pieces of equipment for assembly and finishing work.
• Follows shop orders, engineering drawings, or production work instructions.

What We Look For:

Required

• 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.
• 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.