Technician

About the role

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. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a ‘full service’ provider.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems and components
• Build circuit cards and test cables from prints/work instructions/operations sheets
• Maintain records, work status and supply inventory
• Maintain visual inventory management system in the “Kanban” racks
• Interface with quality, material, planning, engineering and production departments
• Participate in team continuous improvement activities
• Data entry in IFS for all operations performed
• Flexibility to perform work in other areas as required
• Cross train within the department on other various operations as required
• Train and document other associates in the department to add production capabilities
• Provide Planner(s) with parts lists needed for system builds
• Maintain production board for missing components/stock supplies

Skills

• Ability to solder in conformance with IPC J-STD-001 requirements
• Capable of interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints, and able to follow written work instructions
• Capable of tearing down and reinstalling all systems
• Working knowledge of and use of hand tools, power tools, a microscope, and electronic equipment
• Drives for results, action‑oriented
• Detail and quality oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in hands‑on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electro‑mechanical systems and components
• IPC J‑STD‑001 certified or prior certification
• High school or equivalent plus approved technical trades training
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $35.00 - $55.00 an hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the 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, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays

Schedule

9/80 work week with every other Friday off.