Manufacturing Tech Assembly, Sr.

Curtiss-Wright•Summerville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Manufacturing Tech/ Assembler will be to assemble, test, fit and disassemble assemblies or sub-assemblies including but not limited to main steam turbines, valves, gears, generators, pumps, compressors, experimental work, part alterations and repairs.

Requirements

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to operate material handling equipment and set-up/operate assigned machines and equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, layout and process worksheets
Familiarity with basic precision measuring equipment such as analog micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, calipers, etc
Experience working with a variety of tools and equipment such as lathes, drill presses, mills, riveters, presses, surface grinding, low speed balance, heating equipment, positioners, hand power tools.
Ability to maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level and effectively communicate with others.
Must demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to assembly work and machining.
Lifting objects weighing 50 pounds to waist height and transporting a distance of 10 feet.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret written and verbal work instructions, utilizing detailed part and tool drawings.
Set up work areas and machines to perform required operations for any assigned work scope.
Obtain all tools, fixtures and relocation equipment to perform work.
Follow established operational procedures to perform all functions such as assembly, machine, balance, rivet, etc.
Work to close tolerances on interrelated dimensions.
Examine work scope noting dimensions, tolerances, required tools and operations.
Determine need for inspection to check fits, clearances, etc. prior to, during and after assembly.
Notify inspectors as required.
Check work and record dimensions or characteristics as required.
Setup and operate associated equipment for steam testing and hydrostatic pressure testing.