Assembler and Rework Specialist (2026-098)

Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems is on the lookout for an Assembler and Rework Specialist to join our team based in Redmond WA.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assembler and Rework Specialist will perform accurate rework repairs and modification in order to support production/NPI hardware.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is a flex role with the ability to work across multiple cells. Assembler and Rework Specialist serves as a technical expert providing support as needed in Production:

• Performs more advanced assembly skillsets such as wire splicing and crimping lead and lead-free
• soldering and component removal.
• Works with more complex assemblies. May include high power product.
• Performs rework and functional testing.
• May train others.
• Make setups and adjustments holding tolerances to technical specifications (drawings schematics etc.).
• May interact with development and/or manufacturing engineering personnel as needed.
• May work from rough schematics blueprints and oral instructions to construct developmental assemblies sub-assemblies and components.
• May perform a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly tasks in support of developmental requirements in pre-production projects if needed.
• May advise Team Assemblers and Sr. team Assemblers in rework and solder applications.
• May assist with NPI and Engineering projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Competencies:

• Inspecting Equipment Structures or Material Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Problem solving Identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong in routine activities or processes. Coordinate with others to resolve the issue
• Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
• Time Management Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Technical Skills:

• May be required to obtain AES Rework Certification PRB Certification AES Flight Critical Certification IPC 7711 IPC 7721 AES Inspection Pro IPC 610 and/or AES Solder Certification.

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.
• Assembly errors may result in safety of flight and therefore require the highest level of detail and accuracy in workmanship

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employees authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening anddrug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range for this position is $24.52 - $36.79 per hour. Mid-point is $30.65.

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.

Required Experience:

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