Temporary Assembly Technician

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Temporary Assembly Technician in Portland, OR. The role focuses on assembling and testing electronic products with both hardware and software systems, following specified methods to ensure quality.

You’ll interact with engineers, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain clear communication across the team. The position requires reading drawings, wiring schematics, and using basic assembly tools to build cables and components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience utilizing basic assembly equipment and tools (strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screw drivers, drills).
• Read and understand drawings and wiring schematics.
• Follow procedures and adapt to new processes.
• Comfortable working directly with engineers; strong teamwork.
• Able to build cables, connectors and simple electronics from sketches.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and tests electronic products with hardware and software systems.
• Follows Operations Methods Sheets to build products and minimize errors.
• Communicates equipment and process information to team members and support functions.
• Changes direction to meet priorities and assist as needed.
• Performs visual inspection of components and finished products to specified quality.

Skills

Read drawings

Read wiring schematics

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Electrical assembly

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Strippers

Crimpers

Soldering iron

Cutters

Drills

Job description

Temporary Assembly Technician

Location: Portland, OR

Your Challenge:

• Assembles and tests electronic products having both hardware and software systems
• Works as directed on daily work assignments to meet customer commitments
• Follows Operations Methods Sheets in order to build product properly and minimize errors
• Uses written and verbal communication to relate equipment and process information to other team members and support functions
• Changes direction to accommodate work priorities as needed
• Performs visual inspection of all components and finished subassemblies and finish products to specified criteria to ensure high quality
• May work in other work centers and/or departments
• Mechanical assembly of products can include:
• Mechanical assembly of sheet metal enclosures
• Simple soldering
• Strip and tin wires
• Wire to solder cups in connectors
• Install hardware where needed
• Follow prints
• Operation of light machinery
• Pre-testing of equipment before assembly
• Cycling of equipment through electronic and environmental testing equipment
• This position requires physical attendance at assigned job site, typically PacStar OPS Center
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three years’ experience utilizing basic assembly equipment and tools, e.g., strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screw drivers, drills
• Read and understand drawings
• Read and understand wiring schematics
• Follow procedures
• Adapt to new processes
• Comfortable working directly with engineers
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to build cables, connectors and other simple electronics assemblies from sketches and other informal documentation
• Electro-mechanical assembly skills
• Work well under pressure
• Previous experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system required
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think independently and act innovatively
• Demonstrated self-motivation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to know when to ask appropriate questions
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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