Assembler - Manufacturing

Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary:

Performs a wide variety of complex operations required to build, repair, rework, and align mechanical and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Works from assembly method books, sketches, blueprints, and verbal and written instructions. Critical tolerance requirements (such as torque, backlash, tension end-play, etc.) must conform to commercial, customer, and/or UL specifications. Performs a variety of operations involving the assembly and/or rework of complex wiring harnesses, PC boards, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Typical duties could include, but would not be limited to, those listed below.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Build, repair, rework, and align complex assemblies, such as multiple gear trains, chassis, and unit alignments that require constant monitoring and maintenance of critical tolerances. Will disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair sub-assemblies to achieve proper alignment and calibration

• Distinguish, identify, and correct problems of form, fit, or function in assemblies by using specialized techniques and knowledge acquired through a high degree of exposure in building assemblies requiring close physical tolerances.
• Multi-step fixturing may be used to achieve proper drilling or alignment requirements. The setup and use of this equipment is of a repetitive and complex nature that demands constant attention to ensure accuracy.
• Use gauges, micrometers, test equipment, and other measuring tools to check, adjust, calibrate, and align the angles and fit of assemblies.
• Build, modify, or rework complex electrical assemblies, subassemblies, harnesses, or final assemblies.
• Perform difficult touch-up and soldering techniques such as: soldering in small spaces or where the location of the component causes difficulty, soldering on a highly populated assembly where errors could cause extensive rework, soldering fine wires or temperature-sensitive and/or micro-electronic components.
• Maintain accurate logs and records.
• Exhibit initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Willingness to participate in a team environment.
• Must be able to perform all subordinate tasks required to accomplish the above duties and perform other related duties as required.

Education:

• Requires a high school education or equivalent in order to read, write, and interpret blueprints and electrical assembly diagrams, as well as basic mechanical skills to maintain equipment.
• May require satisfactory completion of soldering school and certification of calibration procedures to ensure customer specifications.
• Requires a minimum of 6-12 months of related experience in order to qualify.

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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