Repair Station Test Operator (2026-084)

Astronics AES in Redmond WA is hiring a Repair Station Test Operator on First Shift. Hours are Monday -Thurday 5:00 am - 3:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Operator should have a general mechanical/electrical aptitude seeking further guidance from trained technicians as required. They will carry out their duties with an emphasis on 5s safety and quality. This role will follow set procedures and standard operational guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform set-up and routine go/no-go tests of circuits and mechanical assemblies
• Control operations of equipment or systems such as HASS chambers HiPot and ATEs
• Set up test devices using hand tools or automatic test methods
• Document test results
• May maintain logs and records indicating malfunctions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Per the Code of Federal Regulations (48 CFR 252.Drug-free work force) this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates familiarity (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
• 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
• Operation Monitoring - Watching indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Test Resource Management - determine the most efficient use of test resources to match or meet production flow requirements
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

Technical Skills:

• Data base user interface software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Windows
• Electrical knowledge is a plus

Physical Abilities:

• Manual dexterity
• Lifting heavy items (typically 40 lbs.)
• Near vision
• Color and brightness differentiation - the ability to match or detect differences between colors including shades of color and brightness

Work Environment:

• Possible exposure to high voltage
• Possible exposure to LN2
• Moderate noise environment

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 pre-employment background screen and drug test including cannabis.
• Per the Code of Federal Regulations (48 CFR 252.Drug-free work force) this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug tests.

Salary is $22.50 - $33.75 per hour. Mid-point is $28.12.

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 Hybrid work arrangements for many positions 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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