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Coordinate with others to resolve the issue\nCustomer service - Understand and quickly respond to customer needs\nTechnical Skills:\nMicrosoft Excel\nMicrosoft Outlook\nPhysical Abilities:\nLifting up to 30 lbs. occasionally.\nWork Environment:\nManufacturing environment\nTime Pressure\nEMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS\nAs a US Department of Defense Contractor, 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.\nAn offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.\nBase salary range for this position is $20.12 - $27.22 per hour. Mid-point is $23.67.\nSeveral job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.\nAstronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:\nStay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.\nSave for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.\nFind Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.\n Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year.\nAstronics 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. 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