Temporary Assembly Technician

Curtiss-Wright•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Assembly Technician assembles and tests electronic products that combine hardware and software systems. The role follows daily assignments and Operations Methods Sheets to meet customer commitments, build products correctly, and minimize errors. It also involves communicating equipment and process information to team members and support functions, adapting to changing priorities, inspecting components and finished products, and potentially working in other work centers or departments. Assembly work may include assembling sheet-metal enclosures; simple soldering; stripping and tinning wires; wiring connectors; installing hardware; following prints and wiring schematics; operating light machinery; pre-testing equipment; and cycling equipment through electronic and environmental testing equipment. Physical attendance at the assigned job site, typically the PacStar OPS Center, is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience using basic assembly equipment and tools, such as strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering irons, screwdrivers, and drills.
Ability to read and understand drawings and wiring schematics.
Ability to follow procedures and adapt to new processes.
Comfort working directly with engineers.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to build cables, connectors, and other simple electronic assemblies from sketches and informal documentation.
Electro-mechanical assembly skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.
Previous experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system.
Ability to solve problems, think independently, and act innovatively.
Self-motivation and ability to self-organize workloads and manage deadlines.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sit and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowing when to ask appropriate questions.
Accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assemble and test electronic products with hardware and software systems.
Complete daily work assignments as directed to meet customer commitments.
Follow Operations Methods Sheets, procedures, prints, and wiring schematics to build products properly and minimize errors.
Communicate equipment and process information to team members and support functions.
Adapt to changing work priorities and direction.
Visually inspect components, finished subassemblies, and finished products against specified criteria.
Perform mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, which may include sheet-metal enclosures, simple soldering, wire preparation, connector wiring, and hardware installation.
Operate light machinery and perform equipment pre-testing and electronic and environmental testing.
Work in other work centers or departments as needed.
Attend work at the assigned job site, typically the PacStar OPS Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.