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Production Control Specialist I

Astronics

Kent, WAJob$20–22/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$20–22/hr
Location
Kent, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification provides in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions and aircraft systems certification. The Production Control Specialist I performs clerical tasks supporting the flow of materials and projects. The role sorts and maintains inventory records and production schedules, prepares orders, reviews stock against project requirements, assists with inventory counts and issue analysis, and supports other areas to keep projects timely.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer FocusEthical ConductCommunicationCollaborationOrganizationPersonal EffectivenessTime Management

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 Years Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerlyTelefonixPDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

Summary

Performs clerical tasks in the production control function to assist in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.

  • Sorts, posts and files inventory records and production schedules

  • Prepares orders and reviews stock records to determine stock status against project requirements

  • Assists in inventory counts and analysis of inventory issues

  • Assist other areas to maintain timeliness of projects

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • 2 years manufacturing experience

Competencies

  • Customer/Client Focus

  • Ethical Conduct

  • Communication Proficient

  • Collaboration Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

  • Time Management

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or is exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The base salary range for this position is $20.00- $22.00 per hour, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs. In addition, you will be eligible for our Quarterly Incentive compensation bonus.

  • This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

Astronics CSC provides a comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees, with part-time employees potentially eligible for these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

  • Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.

  • Save for the Future – 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • The Astronics Corporation Profit Sharing/ 401(k) Plan is a “safe harbor” plan. Under the plan, Astronics has committed to contribute 3% of your eligible wages, with the ability to do an annual discretionary adder on top.

  • Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program

  • Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.

  • Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 594 open Inventory Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–22/hr
  • US median$21–24/hr189 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21/hr, is 6% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Inventory Control hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Inventory Control jobs in Washington and 594 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Inventory Control postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (378 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 257 of the 594 open Inventory Control jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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