Job Description

Employment Status:

Part-Time (15-20 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Schedule to be agreed upon with all hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (must include at least 3 hours Monday and Tuesday).

Summary:

We are seeking an Office Assistant to join our team and help keep our business operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, organized and proactive. This person will work closely with the VP of Operations, performing administrative and transactional tasks. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to join a growing manufacturing team, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits and perks:

Competitive salary ($19.00 - $24.00 per hour) Performance-based bonuses. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Paid sick leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with payable and accounts receivable, including entering bills, making payments, issuing customer statements, and processing bank deposits. Perform data entry, filing, and record maintenance of company documents, particularly time and attendance records. Greet visitors, ensuring they comply with facility safety procedures and are signed in appropriately. Manage incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate personnel or department. Support Human Resource activities, such as onboarding new employees, coordinating training, and maintaining employee records. Ensure administrative activities follow company SOPs (standard operating procedures). Maintain supplies inventory and a clean and organized office environment. Assist with planning and hosting company events. As needed, support the purchasing and receiving department by printing paperwork, prepping labels, or filing documentation -- no physical material handling required. Support the management team with special projects, correspondence, and other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Proven experience as an Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant or similar role. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with QuickBooks Online or other accounting systems preferred. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills (English). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with financial, employee, and customer information. Demonstrated alignment with company core values: Integrity First, Smarter Every Day, Own It, and Stronger Together. Friendly and professional demeanor.

About Us:

Fairchild Precision Parts is a small business built on craftsmanship, integrity, and continuous improvement. For over 80 years, we've specialized in manufacturing high-precision components for industries where quality and reliability are non-negotiable -- including aerospace, defense, electronics, and high-end instrumentation.

We're in the middle of an exciting transformation: investing in cutting-edge technology, building out our leadership team, and strengthening our systems to scale. At Fairchild, your ideas won't get lost in layers of management -- you'll have a voice in how we grow. We offer the opportunity to lead projects, shape new processes, and contribute to capital investment decisions that directly impact the future of our operations.

If you're looking for more than just a job -- if you want a chance to make an impact, grow into leadership, and help shape the direction of a company -- we'd love to meet you.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, distinguish between different colors, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching
Language:

English (Required)
Work Location: In person