Machine Operator- Plastics - Swing Shift (OR, Clackamas)

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

We are looking for Machine Operators to join our production team. We currently have an entry level position available Swing shift (3pm-11:30pm Mon-Fri.) This role will operate plastic injections molding equipment to create integral parts for our production. This position will require that you stand, move, and occasionally sit to operate and unload the machines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret daily production reports to determine requirements
• Assist in the set-ups of all of the molding equipment and machinery
• Bring all quality and process control issues to lead
• Operate measuring tools such as micrometers, dial and digital calipers, etc.
• Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and adjust accordingly
• Accurately complete paperwork and document accurate counts of all part.
• Operate other equipment such as ultrasonic welder, drill press, trim press, and gate cutters
• Operate a variety of forklifts and other material moving equipment and tools
• Keep work area and equipment clean
• Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply Quality Standards accordingly
• Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experiences:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous plastic injection molding experience and/or training preferred
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of units of measure
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with machines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions that are provided verbally, written, or diagram form

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• US Person (under ITAR rules)
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Peco.humanresources@astronics.com or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.