Assembly Tech II

Assembly Tech II

Precision Fusing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Assembly Tech II in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in our Operations Department, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). The ideal candidate will have proven experience in assembly and soldering. The Assembly Tech IV will be working under the direction of the Group Leader with minimal supervision, responsible for performing specialized electro-mechanical assemblies, welding, and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Performs general assembly operations under the GL with minimal technical supervision, including, but not limited to, printed wire board assembly, conformal coating, potting, ultrasonic cleaning, coil winding, evac & backfill, component forming, wire wrapping, painting, assembly mechanism timing or shimming, and fabrication of rigid and semi-rigid cable assemblies as required by program or process. 
• Performs intricate and specialized assemblies including micro-precision assemblies, clock escapements, electro-mechanical, and disc assemblies as required by program or process. 
• Conducts in-process testing, such as bench and leak testing. 
• Setup and adjustment of production tools and equipment, including but not limited to, air presses, staking tools, and precision measuring instruments. 
• Works from blueprints, assembly drawings, routing sheets, mil specs, verbal instructions, written process descriptions and visual work instructions. 
• Assist engineering in developing verbal, written, and visual work instructions. 
• Set up and operate standard assembly processing and test equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners, BTU ovens, EB or laser welder, potting and extrusion equipment, leak detectors, centrifuges, mechanically fixtured testers, multimeters, subassembly test stations with lab view or equivalent software.
• Perform in-process testing, environmental testing, and final acceptance testing (ATP).
• Attain security clearance and maintain certifications as required by programs or process such as ESD, explosive handling, explosive lead install, molykote, brazing, D17.1 welding, and soldering (IPC J-STD-001) including general, wire, printed wire board, wave, induction, surface mount, and critical disk head soldering as required. 
• Capabilities shall include documenting and recording the results of completed testing and the rework of products. 
• Assess the level of rework by interpreting and analyzing data to determine the cause of component, subassembly, or system failures. 
• Take appropriate action to rework components and ensure proper operation of equipment. 
• Make recommendations regarding modification of assembly processes.
• Demonstrate the capability for using Standard Measuring Equipment (SME). 
• Works with engineering personnel in the general maintenance of test equipment, process optimization studies, and tooling improvements.
• Support company initiatives including ISO 9000 and Statistical Process Control (SPC) ensuring continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and products.
• Assist in guiding, directing, and training employees in various assembly operations as needed or directed. 
• Remain flexible and willing to work in various work cells depending on company need.
• Report unusual circumstances or conditions to supervisor as required.  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2-3 years minimum of assembly experience required.
• Basic knowledge of computers and associated software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications as required.
• General soldering experience (IPC J-STD-001) required.

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k with employer matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.