Production Assembler

Job Position: Production Assembler

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53209

Pay Rate: $21.50/hr

Shift: 2nd Shift

Description: The job in one line
Build and solder circuit cards, wire harnesses, and small mechanical assemblies on 2nd shift for an established avionics manufacturer in Oak Creek — shift premium on top of base pay, no weekends.

What you'll do
Hand-solder components onto circuit cards
Build wire harnesses and solder terminations
Assemble small mechanical components and sub-assemblies, plus repair work
Work from engineering drawings, schematics, shop orders, and written work instructions
Use calipers, torque drivers, torque wrenches, and small electrical hand tools
Run an arbor press, drill press, and other equipment for assembly and finishing

What you need
High school diploma or GED
Strong fine motor skills and steady hands — this is close, detailed work
Ability to read and follow written instructions, electronic and mechanical drawings, and schematics
Availability to train on 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) for your first [2 weeks]
U.S. person status as defined under U.S. export regulations (ITAR requirement for this facility)
Nice to have (not required — we'll train the right person)
IPC-610 solder certification, or two-plus years of hand soldering experience
Avionics, aerospace, or electronics manufacturing background
Experience with SMT, selective or wave solder, or conformal coating equipment
After you're hired

You'll complete a paid in-house solder training program and an English comprehension test required by the facility's FAA Repair Station certification. No prior certification needed to start.

Why this one
Shift premium on every hour — you earn more than the same job on days
Monday through Friday, no weekends, no rotating schedule
Clean, climate-controlled shop, not a production line
Long-term, stable work with a manufacturer that builds flight systems for commercial and military aircraft

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