Production Inspector (2026-045)

Astronics AES is seeking a Production Inspector in Redmond, 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 16 years consecutively, please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Inspector applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. They work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Inspector conducts in-process inspections and/or completes the final verification of end-item products. They will complete the following job duties:

• Perform inspection of manufacturing goods during the manufacturing process
• Conducts dimensional and electrical inspection of sub-assemblies or final systems assemblies
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers
• Interprets prints, manufacturing drawings, diagrams, wire cards and lists in approving or rejecting in-process or final assemblies
• May perform in process inspections of rework items

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrates familiarity (typically 1-2 years of Production experience in the essential functions of the position)

Technical Skills:

• Basic computer skills, including email
• Basic ERP skills
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain J-Std and IPC certifications
• May require flight critical certification

Physical Abilities:

• May be stationary for long periods of time
• May lift up to 25 pounds
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Competenices:

• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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 $21.93 - $29.67 per hour. Mid-point is $25.80.

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