Assembly Tech 1

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.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.


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.

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Position Description:

This position is responsible for working with small hand tools, fixtures and arbor presses to assemble precision electronic/electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Work with small hand tools, fixtures and arbor presses
• Assembles various precision electronic/electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems
• Works from operation sheets, blueprints, oral and written instructions to insure proper assembly of parts.
• Attend solder certification and recertification classes
• Mark units as prescribed and maintain serialization
• Repair own work as necessary
• Use precision gauges and test equipment to determine mechanical and electrical characteristics
• Perform work using 3x and 10x magnification
• Mix epoxy cements and cleaning solutions, using precision scales
• Occasional light to moderate lifting - 10-20 pounds

Required Skills:

• Job entails working with small parts/components, good manual dexterity is required
• Must be able to solder close tolerance connections, solder experience or certification desired
• Pass annual eye exam which requires 20/20 vision with corrective lenses

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Assembly/Manufacturing/Electrician experience required - manual mechanical or electronic assembly strongly preferred or experience as a machine operator
• Experience with wiring, building, and testing electronic sub-assemblies strongly preferred
• Must be a US Citizen

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans