Optical/Laser Assembly Technician - Pine Brook, NJ

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

9/80 work week

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in Pine Brook, New Jersey, is looking for an Optical/Laser Assembly Technician. The role entails producing precise optical assemblies, performing technical functions such as alignment and testing, while maintaining documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2-5 years of relevant experience in aerospace precision assembly. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in optical/laser assembly.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Produce optical assemblies under moderate supervision.
• Perform technical functions, including alignment and testing.
• Maintain logbooks, tolerance sheets, and other documentation.

Skills

Interpretation of operation sheets

Inspecting in-process assemblies

Data analysis and logging

Hardware cleaning with solvents

Microscope operation

Maintaining documentation

Communication with teams

Adherence to management directives

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microscopes

Oscilloscopes

Assembly equipment

Electronic equipment

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.

Optical/Laser Assembly Technician

An Optical/Laser Assembly Technician will work under moderate supervision to produce optical assemblies. The successful candidate performs technical functions that include optical alignment, assembly, and testing as referred to in documentation and work instructions. The technician will also be able to perform test procedures and evaluations with or without instruction.

Required Skills

• Interprets operation sheets, drawings, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and written instructions.
• Inspects in-process assemblies as part of methods of operations.
• Analyzes data with specifications through data logs and work instruction sheets.
• Cleans hardware of various materials with a multitude of solvents.
• Works under microscopes for long periods of time to assemble, align, rework, repair, wire, test, and calibrate various optical products and components.
• Maintains logbooks, tolerance sheets, shop orders, and other required documentation.
• Actively communicates with engineers, managers, and other technicians on process statuses, issues, and suggestions.
• Performs other tasks directed by Management to satisfy company objectives.

Critical Competencies

• Has working knowledge of hand tools, microscopes, oscilloscopes, vision systems, vacuum systems, assembly equipment, electronic equipment, and processing equipment.
• Capable of working independently as well as within a cross‑functional team of both engineers and technicians on both production and R&D.
• Detail‑oriented and a demonstrated background working with tight tolerance hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with one of the following preferred: lasers, mirrors/lenses/prisms, optical metrology, optical or electronics assembly, optical alignment, inertial navigation systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience working with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) required.

General Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience with optical/laser precision parts assembly methods.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and up to 5 lbs. for extended periods of time.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Knowledge of parts inspection.
• Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7) preferred.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $25.00 - $38.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans