Production Test Operator
About The Position
Astronics AES is hiring a Production Test Operator in Redmond, Washington, for first shift. The role requires general mechanical and electrical aptitude and may seek guidance from trained technicians. Work is performed according to established procedures and standard operating guidelines, with emphasis on 5S, safety, and quality. The operator performs routine go/no-go tests on circuits and mechanical assemblies, operates test equipment and systems, sets up test devices, and documents results. The position may also involve maintaining logs and records of malfunctions and performing other assigned duties. Employment is contingent on authorization to access any export-controlled items relevant to the position, as well as successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test that includes cannabis screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Typically 1–2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position.
- Manual dexterity, including connecting cabling to units approximately 800 times per day.
- Ability to lift items typically weighing 40 pounds.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
- Near vision sufficient to see connections and cabling while connecting units in a tight and potentially dark chamber.
- Ability to differentiate colors and brightness, including shades and brightness levels.
- Ability to understand and apply written and oral information.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally so others understand.
- Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong and notify appropriate people.
- Ability to understand and quickly respond to customer needs.
- Ability to monitor indicators to ensure machines are working properly.
- Ability to conduct tests and inspections to evaluate product, service, or process quality or performance.
- Ability to determine efficient use of test resources to match or meet production flow requirements.
- Ability to concentrate on a task over time without distraction.
- Ability to operate machines or processes using controls or direct physical activity.
- Employment requires passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including screening for cannabis use.
- Must be authorized under applicable law to access any export-controlled items required for the position; the company is not obligated to seek such authorization.
Responsibilities
- Perform set-up and routine go/no-go tests of circuits and mechanical assemblies.
- Control operations of equipment or systems such as HASS chambers, HiPot, and ATEs.
- Set up test devices using hand tools or automatic test methods.
- Document test results.
- Maintain logs and records indicating malfunctions, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Voluntary life and AD&D coverage
- Voluntary critical illness coverage
- Accident prevention coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance culture
- Paid time off starting at 120 hours annually
- 12 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
