Commercial Assembly Operator II

Overview

Commercial Assembly Operator II –

Location:

Auburn, Washington. Type:
Non-Exempt.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Day Shift. Compensation: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience).

Manufacturing Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with Tessera matching 0.5% for every 1% up to 6% after 90 days of employment. Funds are subject to vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 7 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

• Join production team to perform complex structural and mechanical assembly operations using hand tools, presses, and precision measuring equipment.
• Assemble production parts using drill press, rivet press, arbor press, manual mills, and hand tools.
• Install and swage bearings; bond parts using adhesives or sealants per customer specifications.
• Operate honing equipment to size holes for bearing installations.
• Follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to ensure product quality.
• Self-inspect work to identify and mitigate defects.
• Promote “clean as you go” practices and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness.
• Use mechanical measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.) to verify build accuracy.
• Maintain dimensional tolerances using torque wrenches, fixtures, and gauges.
• Participate in team activities to improve manufacturing producibility.
• Support AS9100 audits and ensure compliance with ISO
  9001:2015/AS9100D standards.
• Train and mentor assemblers and other employees as needed.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on the production floor.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Technical Certificate preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Aerospace or Commercial Manufacturing required.
• Combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop routers, and visual specifications.
• Familiarity with aircraft nomenclature and configuration preferred.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and product acceptance criteria preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands may be accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours based on position duties.
• Repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking; standing or sitting for several hours; climbing in and out of a vehicle; and up and down stairs may be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
• To comply with U.S. government regulations, all applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a “protected individual” as…