Spring 2025 High-School Work-Study: Manufacturing - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Seasonal Operations Associate (Spring 2025 High-School Work-Study: Manufacturing) in our Olathe, KS location.  In this role, you will be assigned to work in either the Distribution Center, loading, unloading and moving material; or the Manufacturing Center, assembling electronic components while following procedures.

Essential Functions: 

Manufacturing – Electronics Assembler:

• Assemble electronic components, subassemblies and systems
• Read shop orders, follow production work instruction and sample assemblies and receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture or other holding device using hand or power tools. 
• Mount assembled components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits and sockets on chassis, panel or printed circuit board
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets
• Assemble and attach functional and cosmetic hardware such as caps, clamps and knobs to assemblies using hand tools and power tools
• Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding and curing.
• Tend and perform operator level preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Notify management of any conditions felt as being undesirable or nonconforming to product specification and any procedures that can not be performed as documented
• Olathe associates only: Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift and walking long distances throughout the facility.
• Must possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination, to allow manipulation of buttons, switches, hand tools and knobs on delicate equipment, products and parts, in the performance of essential functions
• This position will require the ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist and have dexterity with hands
• Strong experience and aptitude with computers
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits