Production Test Technician, Weekend Shift (2024-069)

This is a weekend shift position. The hours are Friday

• Sunday, 5:30am

• 6:00pm. Weekend shift employees work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours.

Astronics AES is seeking a Production Test Technician on Weekend Shift in Kirkland, WA.

If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has won awards as one of Washington's Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively, please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Test Technician will test assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications using precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. This position will carry out their duties with an emphasis on 5s, safety, calibration, and quality while following set procedures and standard operational guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Test and troubleshoot less complex assemblies and/or final systems

• Monitor and adjust production processes for increased quality and productivity

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components

• May occasionally set-up, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies

• May occasionally complete rework on assemblies and/or systems due to testing faults

• May occasionally prepare brief reports to summarize test findings

• May occasionally assist in the set-up of specialized test equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required

• High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Total qualifying experience must meet the years, duties, skills and proficiency required to perform the position level standards.

• Demonstrates competency (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Electrical/electronic knowledge

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

• Industrial control software

• Control and data acquisition software (ie HiPot)

• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron

Physical Abilities:

• Manual dexterity

• Lifting heavy (typically 40 lbs) items

• Near vision

• Color and brightness differentiation

• The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high voltage

• Exposure to chemicals

• Exposure to LN2

• Moderate noise environment

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including screening for the use of cannabis.

Salary is $24.52 - $36.79 per hour. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

Save for the Future

• 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Find Balance

• Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

Time for You

• Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year