Temporary Assembly Technician
Location: Portland, OR
Your Challenge:
Assembles and tests electronic products having both hardware and software systems
Works as directed on daily work assignments to meet customer commitments
Follows Operations Methods Sheets in order to build product properly and minimize errors
Uses written and verbal communication to relate equipment and process information to other team members and support functions
Changes direction to accommodate work priorities as needed
Performs visual inspection of all components and finished subassemblies and finish products to specified criteria to ensure high quality
May work in other work centers and/or departments
Mechanical assembly of products can include:
Mechanical assembly of sheet metal enclosures
Simple soldering
Strip and tin wires
Wire to solder cups in connectors
Install hardware where needed
Follow prints
Operation of light machinery
Pre-testing of equipment before assembly
Cycling of equipment through electronic and environmental testing equipment
This position requires physical attendance at assigned job site, typically PacStar OPS Center
Other duties as assigned
What you bring
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three years’ experience utilizing basic assembly equipment and tools, e.g., strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screw drivers, drills
Read and understand drawings
Read and understand wiring schematics
Follow procedures
Adapt to new processes
Comfortable working directly with engineers
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Able to build cables, connectors and other simple electronics assemblies from sketches and other informal documentation
Electro-mechanical assembly skills
Work well under pressure
Previous experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system required
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think independently and act innovatively
Demonstrated self-motivation
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Ability to work overtime as required
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to know when to ask appropriate questions
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.
Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected…