SEASONAL Production/Assembly WEEKEND Shift
About the role
Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. We are problem solvers tackling challenging issues in defense technology, including advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.
Seasonal Production/Assembly Weekend Shift positions are available for candidates interested in learning to assemble and build our electro-mechanical Maritime products.
Responsibilities
- Perform packaging, assembly and manufacturing of Sparton products in accordance with documented requirements and specifications to meet customer quality standards.
- Conduct mechanical and/or electrical operations or assemblies involving fixed indicating meters, in-circuit test/functional test, marking machines, jigs & fixtures, packaging equipment, various types of fastening devices (power tools, hand tools, gauges such as fixed, micrometers, calipers, rulers).
- Utilize tools including scanners, tablets and computers.
- Assemble and/or repair printed wiring assemblies (PWA), subassemblies, instruments, and final assemblies of various components using approved documented procedures/specifications.
- Perform soldering operations including board, wires and connectors.
- Conduct quality inspections on materials and finished products, including packaging, labels and weights.
- Notify responsible personnel if out-of-specification conditions are observed and assist in resolution.
- Report and/or correct safety issues and maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and work area.
- Participate in training, pre-shift meetings, team assignments and audits.
- Perform daily clean-up of assigned work areas.
- Stand or sit for a significant portion of the work shift; frequent movement throughout the manufacturing operation may be required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required and must be verified.
- U.S. Citizenship is required and must be verified.
- Ability to read and comprehend written work instructions in English.
- Ability to add/subtract whole numbers, fractions and decimals using direct reading, gauges, rulers and scales.
- Ability to work with Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and gloves.
- Successfully complete a 1-hour on-site Post Offer Employment Test.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently.
Skills
- Experience with production environments is preferred.
Safety
Ensure all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, communicate, use hands/fingers, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Schedule
Available Weekend/3rd Shift hours are 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a $3.00 per hour shift premium for working this shift.
Pay
Initial training and ongoing On-The-Job training are available, offering opportunities to increase skills and advance to more complex assembly/build roles with higher hourly pay.
Benefits
Seasonal hires are not eligible for the Sparton benefits package.