Team Assembler (2025-128)

We are hiring for a Team Assembler to join our Kirkland, WA location!

If you're passionate about making an impact and driving innovation with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry?and has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years?please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

The Team Assembler will gain experience and skills while working on a single-piece flow line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform basic electronic, electromechanical, mechanical or measurement product assembly operations on product components, assemblies, or subassemblies
• Perform repetitive duties in a single piece flow mixed model cell
• Follows methods and sequence of operations in performing component installation and fitting on assembly units
• Make setups and adjustments holding tolerances to work instructions
• Perform basic functional tests such as Hi-pot and continuity tests
• May work on other cells to perform basic assembly tasks as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrates competency (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Competencies:

• Comprehension ? Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods
• Communication ? Communicate information and ideas, written and verbal, so others will understand
• Near Vision ? See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Visual Color Discrimination ? Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
• Finger Dexterity ? Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Problem Sensitivity ? Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and notifying appropriate people.
• Customer Service ? Understand and quickly respond to customer needs
• Selective Attention ? The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Technical Skills:

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools, including torque drivers
• Electronic mail software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Work Environment:

• Indoors, environmentally controlled Manufacturing environment
• Production demand may have times of increased time pressure
• Must use required PPE
• May involve long periods of sitting
• May involve repetitive motions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed, with totes, etc.

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 which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Salary is $16.94 - $22.91 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