Assembly Technician 1

Nightforce Optics • Orofino, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Nightforce Optics is seeking multiple Assembly Technician I employees for its Production team in Orofino, Idaho. The Production Assembler supports the company’s growth by assembling high-quality riflescopes and optics. The role involves learning and working in a range of production positions, including turrets, subassemblies, inspection, and final assembly. Work 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 in any industry will be considered.
• Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, focus, and willingness and enthusiasm to learn.
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally on a team and independently.
• Good dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times, 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 the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Job offers are contingent on passing pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Learn and gain proficiency in production positions involving repetitive and non-repetitive operations, including turrets, subassemblies, inspection, and final assembly.
• Manipulate and install small parts to create subassemblies, riflescopes, and other optics by following work instructions, diagrams, and drawings.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test products and subassemblies 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 conformance with QC 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% employer-paid employee medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid time off: 60 hours during the first year, increasing in subsequent years.
• 10–13 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) matching 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