Production Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to work with and mechanically manipulate small relay components under 10X–20X stereo magnification using small tools, tweezers, flat shims, and seal force gram gauges.
• Learn to operate relay adjust-test stations to adjust electrical performance parameters by mechanically manipulating and tuning contact brackets, movable blades, contact gaps, pick-up/drop-out voltages, contact bounce and lag, contact pressures, and overtravel.
• Learn how to magnetize relay permanent magnets and set transfer voltages at adjustment stations within required specifications.
• Re-magnetize and fine-tune relay performance parameters, as required, to ensure compliance with build specifications.
• Study and become familiar with adjustment processes and procedures for a wide variety of custom and QPL relay topologies.
• Fabricate certain relay assemblies, which may include contact assembly, first and second framing, vacuum baking, enclosure pressing, and preliminary electrical testing.
• Perform the micro-clean process, as required and applicable, for space-grade relays.
• Read, comprehend, and follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and process documentation.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency while performing repetitive and highly detailed work.
• Follow all clean room procedures, safety requirements, and required use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with small components and perform detailed work requiring strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, process improvements, and evolving production requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to wear required protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience working with very small components under a 10X stereo microscope or similar magnification equipment.
• Prior experience in precision assembly, relay manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-detail production environment.
• Experience using small hand tools, tweezers, shims, measurement tools, or precision test equipment.

Essential Physical Functions And Working Conditions

• Job requires approximately 90% of time sitting and working under a microscope or magnification scope.
• Work is performed in a 100K class clean room environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, position, and manipulate small components.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing less than 5 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity is essential for successful performance in this role.
• Ability to work for extended periods on highly detailed tasks requiring concentration, accuracy, and visual focus.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

• This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States.
• Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Physical Attributes

• Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 15 lbs.
• 60% Standing, 30% Sitting, 10% Walking.

Pay Range

• The hourly pay range for this position is $17-$27.
• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.