Assembler Night Shift - AMERICAN PRECISION AVIONICS

About us

American Precision Avionics, Inc. is a mid-sized contract manufacturer located in beautiful Duluth, MN 55811. We are seeking production assemblers to round out our production crew on night shifts. Come join Team APA!

We enjoy a safe, quiet, fun and rewarding work culture.

Our work environment includes:

• Quiet yet lively atmosphere
• Wellness programs
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Casual work attire
• Company perks

Job Description

Monday-Thursday - 4:15pm -2:45am *Flexible scheduling is available - have the option to modify start/end times.

SUMMARY: Performs repetitive workstation or line assembly operations in fabricating electronic devices (components), to mass-produce cables and wire harnesses, by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs processes to complete electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies, using hand tools.
• Performs crimping, tinning, and soldering using accepted techniques.
• Reports non-conforming materials to the receiving department.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School education or equivalent; or at least 6 months of continuous employment with one employer.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as process instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables

in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger movements, handle objects, tools, or controls, and climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to distinguish between colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to electronically powered moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee Benefits:

• Generous PTO accrual schedule
• 7 paid holidays a year
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurances offered
• Annual fitness incentive
• Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%
• Quarterly bonus after 90 days

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A Fair Chance opportunity.
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply