Assembly Operator Production Associate

PGS Worldwide is seeking Assembly Operators / Production Associates in McKinney Texas for an approximately ten-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support manufacturing and production of advanced electronic and optical hardware in a cleanroom environment. Operators will perform mechanical assembly soldering bonding precision fastening inspection and related production activities while working with circuit cards machined housings motors mirrors and optical assemblies.

• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read understand and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and production process documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform detailed assembly work.
• Ability to use hand tools and production assembly equipment.
• Ability to perform detailed hand manipulation involving wire sleeving solder and bonding materials.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work weekends and/or overtime when required.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a production team.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Perform mechanical assembly of electronic mechanical and optical hardware.
• Assemble components including machined housings circuit cards mirrors motors and optical assemblies.
• Use hand tools fasteners and precision torque tools during assembly.
• Perform soldering and bonding operations.
• Work with wire sleeving and other detailed assembly materials.
• Use chemicals and required personal protective equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Inspect repair and support testing of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete required production certifications.
• Cross-train in multiple manufacturing areas.
• Support daily production activities focused on cost quality and schedule performance.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities.
• Maintain established cleanroom safety and production standards.

Multiple shift options are available:

• 1st Shift: MondayFriday 6:00 AM2:30 PM.
• 2nd Shift: MondayFriday 3:00 PM12:00 AM.
• 3rd Shift: MondayFriday 9:00 PM5:30 AM.
• Weekend Shift: FridaySunday 6:00 AM6:00 PM.
• Overtime may be required.

• $22.46 per hour.

Job ID: RTXCJP

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.