Assembly Tech 1

Tracking Code

2017972

Job Description

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.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

This candidate in this role will be responsible for performing a variety of complicated functions to test and rework a variety of units in all fabrication areas.  In addition, the successful candidate will handle prototype unit assembly, working closely with engineers to produce workable methods.

Essential Functions:

• Perform intricate assembly operations involving unique and/or difficult assembly methods.  Assist lower graded assemblers with problem units.
• Test rejected units and rework units as possible to provide operational components for shipment.
• Investigate problem areas and recommend new methods to correct situation.
• Perform special testing for engineering evaluations.
• Train other production personnel in methods necessary to produce various units.
• Work closely with engineering personnel on prototype units to ascertain assembly procedures.
• Perform any duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills

• Should be able to solve a variety of mathematical questions.
• Must be capable of using a variety of test equipment and other tools used in complicated rework operations.
• Good visual capability and attention to detail.
• Work from moderately difficult charts and operation sheets.
• Job entails working with small parts/components, must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to read and interpret operation sheets
• Must be able to work quickly and with accuracy
• Must be able to work from blue prints, operation sheets, sketches and oral or written instructions
• Must pass annual eye exam which requires 20/20 vision with corrective lenses
  
  
  

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivelent
• Six years experience in small parts assembly operations required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Location

Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular