Electrical/Mechanical Assembler I

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Assembler I for our Johnstown, PA facility.

You will perform electro-mechanical assembly for Remote Weapon Stations and related product lines, using precision tools and following detailed build instructions. The role requires maintaining IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 certifications, and you’ll work with Proflow, Enovia, and RMS systems while contributing to on-time production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in production assembly preferred.
• J-STD-001 soldering certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 certifications.
• Perform electromechanical assembly using basic tools and specialized tooling.
• Maintain tooling and ensure calibration cycles are current.
• Order materials via Material Request Application or IPS/Vending Machines.
• Use Proflow for timekeeping and production documentation in Enovia.
• Report progress and discrepancies to lead or manager.
• Operate within budgeted hours and meet efficiency goals.

Skills

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC J-STD-001

Electromechanical assembly

Measurement tools

Read work instructions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Proflow

Enovia

Improve/RMS

Job description

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Electrical/Mechanical Assembler I

Full Time Production Assembler Johnstown Production Facility, Johnstown, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1200

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. is seeking a full-time Electrical/Mechanical Assembler I to work in the Johnstown, PA location. Electromechanical Assembler will perform electro-mechanical assembly of various assemblies related to the Remote Weapon Station and other various product lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• Maintain active certification of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001.
• Perform electromechanical assembly operations using basic tools as well as special tooling such as tape measure/ruler, torque wrenches/drivers, pneumatic tools, heat guns, crimpers, calipers, solder iron, hydraulic press by following a detailed build process.
• Maintain assigned tooling and ensure calibrated tools are within current calibration cycle.
• Order materials using Material Request Application or IPS/Vending Machines.
• Ability to use Proflow for timekeeping, production tracking and documentation linked to Enovia (i.e. work instructions).
• Familiarity with Improve/RMS database.
• Reporting progress of job completion, discrepancies in Work Instructions, and build to appropriate lead or manager.
• Perform operations within budgeted Production Order hours and meet Production efficiency goal.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED)

NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 1 year experience assembling equipment in a production manufacturing environment preferred
• J-STD-001 Certification (Soldering) - As required

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS NECESSARY EXPERIENCE:

• 6 Months (+)

Concentration/attentiveness; high level of recordkeeping; read and comprehend instructions/work orders; bend/reach, hear, lift/move up to 50 pounds, sit, see, use of hands to handle objects, walk, ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: “To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position.” OR “Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control.” “A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.”

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.

In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance, sick time and paid time off (PTO).

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pre-employment Requirements: KDA, Inc. requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre‑employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and a background investigation as part of the hiring process.

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

• Monday to Friday
• Anticipated training period: 6 months

• Johnstown, PA 15904: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work