Assembly Technician

Kistler Group; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation time

Job summary

Kistler Instrument Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Technician to perform assembly, testing, calibration, and inspection of our transducers. You will work under supervision and collaborate with the production team to ensure each unit meets our quality standards.

Daily tasks include reading documentation, soldering and fastening, microscopic inspection, and operating basic test equipment. The role offers growth within a global leader in measurement technology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to organize daily work activities per supervisor.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test products per documentation and procedures.
• Perform assembly operations including soldering, fastening, and bonding under a microscope.
• Ensure product quality with visual inspections, tests and calibrations.
• Operate equipment such as welders, shakers, oscilloscopes for testing/calibration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Kistler – A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!

AtKistler, we’re revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

Purpose of the position

Purpose of the Position

A Production Technician at Kistler Instrument Corp performs all the assembly, testing, calibration, and/or inspection operations required to manufacture Kistler products. They work under guidance of the Production Supervisor and collaborate closely with production engineering.

Your typical day

• Assemble and test products according to product documentation (assembly instructions, test procedures, engineering drawings, etc.)
• Perform assembly operations such as soldering, mechanical fastening, and/or adhesive bonding under a microscope using small tools (tweezers, soldering irons, etc.)
• Ensure product quality by performing visual inspections, functional tests, and/or calibrations
• Basic operation of equipment necessary to assemble, test, and/or calibrate transducers (welders, bead blasters, shakers, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Your profile

• Ability to organize daily work activities according to supervisor instruction
• Work independently or in a team environment
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• See through and work at a binocular microscope for extended periods

What you can expect from us

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for professional growth in a global environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Generous personal and vacation time

Join a team that’s shaping the future of measurement technology. We look forward to meeting you!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.