Job Title: Mechanical Assembly

Job Code: 19694

Job Location: Northampton, MA (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Mechanical assembler is responsible for effectively assembling optical & mechanical units to deliver output that is aligned with company quality, delivery, and cost goals to meet customer expectations and contractual requirements.  Successfully apply optical & mechanical assembly best practices with company tools and processes to produce a high-quality output which positively impacts the company's business results. 

Essential Duties:

• Translate blueprint instructions, operation sheets and computerized directions into specific building requirements and action.
• Assemble optical and mechanical units to required tolerances and requirements.
• Conduct hydraulic & pneumatic pressure tests and vacuum & dew point tests to determine integrity of pressure boundaries and establish acceptable dew points.
• Properly set up and operate machining equipment including drill press, bench lathe, engraving machine, and milling machine.
• Conduct complex cleaning duties directly related to output quality.
• Comply with KEO rules and requirements including 5S responsibilities applicable to the cleaning, operation and maintenance of all equipment and areas including personal working area and common area, ensuring the safety of oneself and others.
• Comply with the company rules and requirements regarding the proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and quality safety processes designed to protect all associates working within or near the assembly floor.
• Correctly operate various types of cranes (Jib, side-pull, overhead.) to carefully move material and products through assembly and test phases of manufacture. Lifts considered critical such as the installation of a D&C to the mast and the subsequent installation into the tower will be performed by Grade 7.
• Perform general housekeeping activities.
• Identify and follow all production processes.
• Work to a tolerance of 15 seconds on optical parts and .001” mechanical.
• Set up and operate engraving machines, drill press, milling machine and bench lathe to a tolerance of .002”.
• Responsible for own work including set up.
• Distinguish quality defects and bring to the attention of supervisor or group leader.
• Final clean the more complicated assemblies or instruments.
• Fine motor dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• Must be able to lift 32 lbs., sit or stand for up to 8 hours and climb stairs.
• Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret security clearance.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Requires job knowledge and skills typically obtained through a combination of education and experience.
  • • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with a minimum of 1 year in general mechanical assembly or auto mechanic assembly.
• 1+ years reading and understanding blueprints, operation data sheets & computerized instructions.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed vocational track in mechanical assembly or applicable track.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.

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