Assembly Tech 3 - Black Mountain, NC

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.
* 3+ years Assembly / Electrical experience / manual mechanical assembly strongly preferred.
* Mechanical Inspection/Quality Assurance experience a plus.
* Must be a US Citizen.
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans