Assembly Tech I (Aerospace): Laser Weld & In-Process Testing

Precision Fuzing and Sensors; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is hiring for an Assembly Tech I in Middletown, CT. The role supports the Operations Department and contributes to core values while performing general assembly, soldering, and related processes under supervision.

You will work from blueprints, perform in-process testing, and assist with process improvements, with opportunities to train others and grow in a dynamic defense/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months - 1 year of assembly experience required.
• Basic knowledge of computers and word processing/spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Performs general assembly and laser welding operations under supervision.
• Assists in in-process testing such as bench and leak testing.
• Reads blueprints, drawings, routing sheets, MIL specs, and work instructions.
• Maintains records of testing results and rework actions.
• Supports ISO 9000 and SPC initiatives and training of staff.

Skills

Assembly experience

General soldering

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Assembly Tech I in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in our Operations Department, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). We are looking for individuals with a passion on what they do and a strong desire to make a positive impact. The ideal candidate will have a background in general assembly and general soldering experience. The Assembly Tech I will be working under the direction of the Group Leader, responsible for using a variety of assembly and manufacturing processes while also conducting in-process testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs general assembly and Laser welding operations under direct supervision of the GL, including, but not limited to, printed wire board assembly, conformal coating, potting, ultrasonic cleaning, coil winding, evac & backfill, component forming, wire wrapping, and painting as required by program or process.
• Assist in conducting in-process testing, such as bench and leak testing.
• Works from blueprints, assembly drawings, routing sheets, mil specs, verbal instructions, written process descriptions and visual work instructions.
• Attain security clearance and maintain certifications as required by programs or process such as ESD, explosive handling, and general soldering (IPC J-STD-001).
• Capabilities shall include documenting and recording the results of completed testing and the rework of products.
• Assess the level of rework and assist in determining the cause of component, subassembly, or system failures.
• Take appropriate action to rework components and ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Make recommendations to engineering department regarding modification of assembly processes.
• Support company initiatives including ISO 9000 and Statistical Process Control (SPC) ensuring continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and products.
• Assist in guiding, directing, and training employees in various assembly operations as needed or directed.
• Remain flexible and willing to work in various work cells depending on company need.
• Report unusual circumstances or conditions to supervisor as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months -1 year of assembly experience required.
• Basic knowledge of computers and associated software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications as required.
• General soldering experience (IPC J-STD-001) required.
  
  

Shift

• 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k with employer matching contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
  
  

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.