Assembly Tech 2

Kearfott Corporation; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation, a long‑standing aerospace and defense supplier, seeks skilled assemblers to build precision electronic and electro‑mechanical components. The role uses small tools, fixtures, and presses to assemble sub‑systems and units with strict quality controls.

Candidates should have 2+ years in assembly/electrical or manual mechanical assembly; 3-5 years preferred, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to pass eye exams and solder certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years Assembly/Electrical experience/manual mechanical assembly required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision electronic/electro-mechanical components and sub-systems using small hand tools, fixtures and presses.
• Follow operation sheets, blueprints, and written/oral instructions to ensure correct assembly.
• Attend solder certification and recertification classes; maintain serialization and inspect own work.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Soldering experience

Eye exam clearance 20/20

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Solder certification

Job description

Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

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.

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.
• At least 2 years Assembly / Electrical experience / manual mechanical assembly required, 3-5 years experience strongly preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location(s)

2858 US HWY 70, Black Mountain , North Carolina 28711 , United States