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Assembly / Test Technician

Rockford, IL 61109

Posted: 01/31/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Mfg & Industrial Job Number: MS576292116 Pay Rate: $58240-70720 / year

Job Description

This position is highly energetic requiring significant multi-tasking and exceptional communication skills across all aspects of the business. The Assembly & Test Technician II will be engaged with input on the design, manufacture, assembly and test of our products.

The Test & Assembly Technician II will be responsible for the following:
•    Create and follow the step-by-step assembly and test instructions required to complete specific tasks
      (This may include outside research, working cooperatively with the engineering and design staff and/or working cooperatively with                     government agencies and customers/suppliers to obtain adequate technical data to perform specific tasks)
•    All workflows and processes need to support product completion. This must be documented as well as encompass best industry                         practices and support our AS9100 certification
•    Receive direction, training, certification/recertification
•    Receive tools and equipment to successfully complete functions in assembling products.
•    Work cooperatively providing support to engineering, sales, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers
•    Support the test equipment needs for each product application
•    The candidate must be hands on and willing to work all aspects of the operation in a shop environment
•    All other duties as assigned by manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•    Associate degree or equivalent work experience
•    Assembly experience of 5+ years minimum
•    Detail oriented with exceptional problem solving and organizational skills
•    Demonstrated leadership skills by example and mentoring others.
•    Excellent written and oral communications skills
•    Knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods
•    The ability to read drawings and a thorough understanding of multi-level BOM’s
•    Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)
•    Extremely hands on and able to use standard aerospace shop equipment i.e. oscilloscopes, meters, test stands, inspection equipment               and typical hand tools
•    Capable of heli-coil insertion
•    Commitment to process improvement and detailed procedural compliance
•    Understanding of FOD and ESD compliance and issues
•    Understanding of the principles of lean and 5 S in a shop environment.
•    Exceptional problem solving and organizational skill
•    Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening
•    U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Have crisp focus and excellent multi-disciplined communications skills
•    Knowledge and experience in aerospace hardware and aircraft repair environments
•    Knowledge of aerospace traceable configuration management techniques and hardware control requirements
•    Knowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 or MIL-STD-810
•    Detailed understanding of the requirements of AS9100.
•    Certification for soldering space applications electronic hardware to IPC J-STD-001E standards.
•    FAA A&P License
•    FAA repair station experience
•    Capable of lock-wiring to MS standards
•    Capable of applying strain relief techniques including lacing cord

SALARY & BENEFITS
Benefits offered include:
•    Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, & Vision Insurance
•    Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
•    Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
•    401K Participation and company match
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    PTO (Paid Time Off)
•    Paid Holidays

For more information, please call Melissa @ 815-997-1442 

Meet Your Recruiter

Melissa S.
Technical Recruiter

Year Started: 2020

I wanted to be an elementary school art teacher when I grew up.

 

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“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Theresa

 

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