Assembler Details

Astronautics/Kearfott Corporation - Black Mountain, NC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Kearfott Corporation, a global avionics, motion control and navigation supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial control components. Our inertial guidance and navigation systems control military and commercial aircraft, military land vehicles, missiles, marine vehicles, satellites, and space instruments.


We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.


This position is responsible for working with small hand tools, fixtures and arbor presses to assemble precision electronic/electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies.


Essential Functions

  • Work with small hand tools, fixtures and arbor presses
  • Assembles various precision electronic/electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems
  • Works from operation sheets, blue prints, oral and written instructions to insure proper assembly of parts.
  • Attend solder certification and recertification classes
  • Mark units as prescribed and maintain serialization
  • Repair own work as necessary
  • Use precision gauges and test equipment to determine mechanical and electrical characteristics
  • Perform work using 3x and 10x magnification
  • Mix epoxy cements and cleaning solutions, using precision scales
  • Occasional light to moderate lifting – 10-20 pounds

Required Skills
  • Job entails working with small parts/components, good manual dexterity is required
  • Must be able to solder close tolerance connections ,solder experience or certification desired
  • Pass annual eye exam which requires 20/20 vision with corrective lenses


Required Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must have at least 1 year assembly experience - manual mechanical assembly experience preferred or have at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a machine operator

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Posted on : 3 years ago