Manufacturing Technician

Astronics Corporation•Lebanon, NH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Luminescent Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support its aerospace production operations. The position leads and guides technical activities on the production line, trains team members on production processes, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation, and helps resolve process, equipment, and documentation issues. The technician monitors non-conformance reports and works with Process and Product Engineers on timely disposition, identifies tools needing calibration or compliance updates, supports root cause analysis and continuous improvement, and assists with new product and process introductions. The role is based at a clean, bright, organized facility. The stated schedule is 9/80: 80 hours over nine days, with every other Friday off. Physical duties include standing, walking, operating equipment with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. The job also requires close, distance, and color vision.

Requirements

Experience overseeing and continually improving manufacturing processes.
Experience teaching and communicating technical material effectively to peers and team members.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a solutions-driven mindset.
Proficiency with computers and ERP systems, and the ability to adapt quickly to new technology.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide technical activities for the production line.
Train team members on production processes, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve process, equipment, and documentation challenges.
Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs), collaborate with Process and Product Engineers, and ensure timely disposition.
Identify and flag supporting tools that require calibration, compliance updates, or other improvements.
Assist with root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
Assist with new product and process introductions.

Benefits

9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Competitive compensation.
Quarterly bonuses tied to company profitability.
401(k) with a 3% company contribution; the description also mentions a 401(k) match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional voluntary coverage options.
Paid holidays and a week-long Christmas shutdown.
Paid time off.
Profit sharing.
Opportunities to sharpen skills and grow a career.