Production Assembler (2nd Shift)

About the role

Production Assembler on 2nd shift responsible for mechanical assembly, circuit card assembly, and repairs, reporting to the Manager of Electronic Assembly and Support at the Oak Creek, WI headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly, subassembly, circuit board soldering, harnessing, and solder termination per assembly process procedures and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical and/or mechanical assembly of 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 for assembly or disassembly.
• Utilize arbor press, drill press, and other equipment for assembly and finishing work.
• Follow shop orders, engineering drawings, or production work instructions.

Requirements

• 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 English comprehension test (required for FAA Repair Station).
• Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

2nd shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM with a shift premium. Training for all shifts is conducted on 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

About the Company

Astronautics Corporation of America designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for future aircraft. Headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, it is a global leader in secure avionics equipment and systems for commercial and military aerospace, offering products such as electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications, plus avionics system integration and custom software. Founded in 1959, Astronautics provides trusted, reliable solutions and is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation (Pine Brook, NJ).