Assembly Technician 1

Nightforce Optics • Orofino, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Nightforce Optics is hiring multiple Assembly Technician I employees for its Production team in Orofino, Idaho. The role assembles high-quality riflescopes and other optics, with training across production positions that include turrets, subassemblies, inspection, and final assembly. Work follows established instructions, diagrams, drawings, and product specifications. The listed schedules are Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Solid work history; experience in any industry will be considered.
• Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, focus, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally in a team and independently.
• Good dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Manual dexterity to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand for 10 hours per day.
• High level of visual acuity, with or without correction.
• Must qualify as a “US Person” under ITAR.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient in various production department positions, including turrets, subassemblies, inspection, and final assembly.
• Manipulate and install small parts to create subassemblies, riflescopes, and other optics using work instructions, diagrams, and drawings.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test products and subassemblies according to specifications when directed by leads or management.
• Sort and count products or components before assembly or packaging.
• Inspect products and components for quality and compliance with quality-control and engineering guidelines.
• Set up, arrange, and operate hand and power tools according to specifications and supervisor instructions.
• Report discrepancies, damage, and errors to production leads.
• Follow safety practices and company rules and policies.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off: 60 hours in the first year, increasing in subsequent years.
• 10–13 paid holidays per year.
• Matching 401(k) after one year of employment.
• Four-day work week.
• Employee discount on scopes and Nightforce apparel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED