Technician - Assembly/Test

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier and leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. With over a century of expertise, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide for sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

About the role

This position is responsible for producing a wide variety of highly intricate assemblies for use in production of guidance systems. Also produces prototype parts for engineering development and/or customer shipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean and assemble metal parts for brazing operations.
• Machine and polish step seal surfaces using a manual lathe.
• Microscopically inspect parts for FOD or defects.
• Maintain a clean and orderly area to assist in workflow.
• Plan operations and perform complicated set-ups for self and others.
• Recommend changes in methods or designs based upon knowledge of metals and metal processing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Maintain records, work status, and supply inventory.
• Participate in team continuous improvement activities.
• Enter data in inventory control system.
• Cross train within the department on other various operations as required.
• Train and document other associates in the department to add production capabilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hands-on assembly and mechanical experience testing.
• Able to follow operations sheets for detailed work instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Skills

• Ability to operate several types of machine tools and perform related hand and bench operations.
• Willingness to learn lathe work is a plus.
• Willingness to learn soldering is a plus.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $22.00 - $36.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.

Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.