Precision Assembler

Assembly Technician

We have operations in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huntington Beach, California, and Milford, Connecticut, serving local, national and international customers, both military and commercial. The company supplies platform controls, aircraft components, liquid oxygen equipment, and emergency breathing equipment to its customer. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling component parts according to blueprint specifications to ensure each product meets stringent quality and performance standards. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Receive job order and direction from supervisor. Performs tasks of substantial variety which require a knowledge of assembly techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment. Test assembled parts as per product requirements. Perform repair work (under FAA and other regulatory requirements) as required. Monitor clean room particles counter. Read and interpret the blueprint. Assemble to blueprint specifications. Create setup (whether it is a setup box or a complex setup). Read ATP and follow its procedures to test the parts (if ATP is required for the part). Fill out test data to record results of the ATP, if applicable. Test parts from outside sources and answer any questions, when necessary. Help out where needed to complete the job orders to schedule. Comply with Essex company policies and maintain a positive work environment. Assist in other areas, or tasks, to meet production needs.

Requirements Required to have 1-3 years' experience in assembly work; high school level education required or equivalent. Technical school education preferred. Moderate Physical Demand: Continuously lifting or moving light weight material; frequently lifting or moving average weight material; rarely lifting or moving heavy weight material. The pay for this position starts at a minimum of $19.00/hr. when the minimum job requirements are met and goes up based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications in a similar role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Benefits Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible Bonus Opportunity Paid time off 10 company holidays Training & Development Retirement Benefits – 401k matching Tax-Advantaged Accounts Medical, dental, vision coverage Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Parental Leave Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program