Technician - Assembly/Test - Pine Brook, NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in Pine Brook, NJ is seeking a Technician – Assembly/Test to produce intricate assemblies for guidance systems. Responsibilities include machine operation, inspection of parts, and maintaining workflow efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and mechanical assembly experience, along with skills in reading engineering drawings. Kearfott Corporation offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Hands-on assembly and mechanical testing experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience following detailed work instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean and assemble metal parts for brazing operations.
• Microscopically inspect parts for defects.
• Maintain a clean and orderly area to assist in workflow.
• Participate in team continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Ability to operate several types of machine tools

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Ability to maintain records and inventory

Willingness to learn soldering

Willingness to learn lathe work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $22.00 - $36.00 hourly. 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, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans