Apex Systems is hiring: Manufacturing Technician in Redmond

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our staffing practice has openings for a Manufacturing Assembly Technician III to place onsite at our client in Redmond, WA. This is a W2 position and we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

**If you are interested, please email your most up to date resume to David Zaragoza at Dzaragoza@apexsystems.com**

Job Title: Manufacturing Assembly Technician III

Location: Redmond, WA 98052

Pay rate: Depending on relevant experience

Client: Multinational technology corporation - supporting a global broadband access initiative.

Contract expected start date: 11/18/2024

Contracted expected end date: 8/17/2025 (Potential for permanent conversion is based on performance and client needs)

Schedule: Must be willing to work all shifts (days, evenings, staggered shifts) overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times are 1st shift: 6am-2:30PM and 2nd shift: 2:00PM-10:30PM. Shift will vary, depending on program needs.

The success of this initiative depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail-oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Key job responsibilities

- Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations

- Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of avionic LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, handle and install fiber-optics, and PCBAs

- Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated

- Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems

- Identify equipment requirements, process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory

- You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables

- Execute test procedures for component and system-level testing maintenance

- Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)

- Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures

Additional Requirements:

- Willing to work all shifts (days, evenings, staggered shifts) overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times are 1st shift: 6am-2:30PM and 2nd shift: 2:00PM-10:30PM. Shift will vary, depending on program needs

- Flexible working/commuting in between site locations.

- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

- Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

- 3+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Medical or related field)

- 2+ years of hands-on work experience Electrical-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration and/or Harness Integration experience

- 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced production environment

- 1+ years of hands-on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, torque drivers, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters), as well as standard hand tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) and/or Avionics certification/license

- ASE certification and/or equivalent experience

- CFOT certification and/or equivalent experience

- 1+ years reading, interpreting, and working from engineering documentation and/ or drawings

- Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

- Familiarity with quality control systems and methodologies (ISO, Six Sigma).

- Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools, including ERP systems.