Assembly Tech 2

Kearfott Corporation; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense manufacturer is looking for an entry-level Assembly Technician. The role involves working with precision components using hand tools and requires good manual dexterity and soldering skills. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Benefits

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or mechanical assembly preferred.
• Solder experience or certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with small hand tools and fixtures to assemble components.
• Attend solder certification and maintain serialization.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Soldering

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Minimum base pay: $20.00/hr

Position Description

This position is responsible for working with small hand tools, fixtures and arbor presses to assemble precision electronic/electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies.

Essential Functions

• Work with small hand tools, fixtures and arbor presses
• Assembles various precision electronic/electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems
• Works from operation sheets, blueprints, oral and written instructions to insure proper assembly of parts.
• Attend solder certification and recertification classes
• Mark units as prescribed and maintain serialization
• Repair own work as necessary
• Use precision gauges and test equipment to determine mechanical and electrical characteristics
• Perform work using 3x and 10x magnification
• Mix epoxy cements and cleaning solutions, using precision scales
• Occasional light to moderate lifting – 10-20 pounds
  
  

Required Skills

• Job entails working with small parts/components, good manual dexterity is required
• Must be able to solder close tolerance connections, solder experience or certification desired
• Pass annual eye exam which requires 20/20 vision with corrective lenses
  
  

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Assembly experience preferred - manual mechanical assembly strongly preferred or experience in a manufacturing environment as a machine operator.
• Due to U.S. export control laws under ITAR, this position is only open to U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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