Technician - Assembly/Test

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey seeks a hands-on Technician - Assembly/Test to produce intricate assemblies for guidance systems and to prototype parts for engineering development. Responsibilities include operating machine tools, reading engineering drawings, inspecting parts for defects, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

A high school diploma and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hands on assembly and mechanical experience testing.
• Ability to follow operations sheets for detailed work instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Clean and assemble metal parts for brazing operations.
• Machine and polish step seal surfaces using a manual lathe.
• Microscopically Inspect parts for FOD or defects.
• Maintain a clean and orderly area to assist in workflow.

Skills

Machine tools

Operation planning

Metals knowledge

Read drawings

Inventory data entry

Continuous improvement

Record keeping

Cross training

Train others

Willing to learn lathe

Willing to learn soldering

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Technician - Assembly/Test

Overview

This position is responsible for producing a wide variety of highly intricate assemblies for use in production of guidance systems. Also produces prototype parts for engineering development and/or customer shipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean and assemble metal parts for brazing operations.
• Machine and polish step seal surfaces using a manual lathe.
• Microscopically Inspect parts for FOD or defects.
• Maintain a clean and orderly area to assist in workflow.

Required Skills

• Ability to operate several types of machine tools and perform related hand and bench operations.
• Ability to plan operations and perform complicated set-ups for self and others
• Recommend changes in methods or designs based upon knowledge of metals and metal processing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Able to maintain records, work status and supply inventory
• Participate in team continuous improvement activities
• Enter data in inventory control system
• Cross train within the department on other various operations as required
• Training and documentation of other associates in the department to add production capabilities
• Willingness to learn lathe work is a plus
• Willingness to learn soldering is a plus

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hands on assembly and mechanical experience testing.
• Able to follow operations sheets for detailed work instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $22.00 - $36.00 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 a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, and paid holidays. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans