Assembly Technician I

Description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our day shift team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary 

Working under general supervision, the Assembly Technician I will manufacture precision parts according to specifications. This role involves assembling components, subassemblies, and finished products according to established procedures, engineering drawings, and quality standards. Operating machines and hand tools to complete assembly tasks. Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy. This production assembly job requires basic knowledge of computer systems. 

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:00am to 2:30pm

Primary Responsibilities 

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to Management personnel.
• Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work-related rules and regulations.
• The ability to complete tasks in a reasonably timely manner.

Assembly Technician I Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a basic ability to read and comprehend drawings and work instruction documentation.
• Perform the following assembly functions:
• Proficient usage of microscopes in accordance with drawings and quality requirements.
• Ability to learn and use applicable area equipment.
• Must be able to install hardware of different variations.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently use applicable measuring tools such as, but not limited to Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gage and Pin gauges to inspect dimension criteria.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards an Assembly Technician II role.
• Prepare and package parts for shipping/ inspection.
• Must have the ability to work in harsh environments.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
• Ability to find and interpret Engineering Drawings to correctly determine requirements.
• Develop strong understanding of the quality requirements of individual components and the finished products. 
• Learn to use the correct tools, techniques, and equipment necessary to process assemblies both prior to, and following, the Assembly process.
• Effectively use threaded insert installation tools to ensure proper fit and function.
• Effectively install seals according to drawing and process specifications.
• Pre-assemble connectors per drawing and procedure requirements.
• Maintain workload by meeting or exceeding run times per part, while achieving departmental efficiency and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with the lead and supervisor regarding work status, issues, or material needs.
• Cut, swedge, and lap parts in accordance with drawing and process specifications.
• Install hardware (such as screws, pins, or shrouds) per drawing requirements.
• Apply part markings with ink or other materials as specified by drawing or documentation.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests. Employees will also accrue sick time per WA state regulations.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

  Essential: 

• Good hand / eye coordination (fine motor skills, dexterity).
• Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Work with hazardous chemicals.
• Consistently notifies supervisor or designated personnel when tasks are completed.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to access training records.
• Seek out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
• Must be able to consistently meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
• Identify process improvements.
• Effective recognition of workload priorities.
• Demonstrates independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Able to advise management of policy violations.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• Noise: Sandblast room can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment requiring hearing protection.
• Safety hazards: Cure ovens may expose employees to high temperatures, creating a risk of burns. Sharp tools and components can also present cut hazards. Safety protocols are critical to prevent injuries.
• Contaminants: Work may involve exposure to airborne particles, such as chemicals, ink, or Loctite fumes. Adequate ventilation, use of respirators or masks when required, and following established safety and hygiene procedures are critical to minimizing health risks.
• Protective gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for safety. This includes safety glasses and hearing protection.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: The job frequently requires lifting and moving parts. 
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools, loading parts into fixtures, setting up ovens, and performing precise measurements.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks, such as loading and unloading workpieces into fixtures, inspecting parts, loading parts into high temp ovens, lapping, swedging, abrading and part marking are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Assembly Technicians must have excellent close-up vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors to accurately read blueprints, inspect finished products, and use measuring instruments.
• Stamina: Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding tasks for the duration of a shift, including loading materials, lapping, abrading, installing hardware, threaded inserts, part marking and conducting quality control checks on finished goods. 

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area 
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services.
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.
• Report to work as scheduled.