Electrical Assembler

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Electrical Assembler in New London at Curtiss-Wright **Location:**

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**Join the WRIGHT Team... *Transform Your Tomorrow....***

**901D**, a division of **Curtiss-Wright**, is a strategic subsystems engineering and integration partner for defense, aerospace, security and industrial systems integrators. Whether you're designing for shipboard computing systems, command and control systems, vehicle communications systems or unmanned surveillance, you can rely on **901D** to provide the proven analysis, design and integration of COTS, RCOTS and MIL-SPEC subsystems.

Our employees get to work on projects that are on the cutting edge of technology, carrying forward our spirit of innovation. If you want to be part of something special, come join us

Whether you join us as an individual contributor or to lead a team, this is your opportunity to weave your story into Curtiss-Wright's rich history.

**The Opportunity |Electrical Assembler, Snr.**

Reporting into the Production Manager, the Test & Assembly Technician, will support the production and assembly of various rugged enclosures and integrated electronic sub-systems. Facilitate production, assembly and fabrication of electrical components, or products using a variety of tools and equipment according to required specifications in a selected area of a production line.

May support assembly of ruggedized mechanical enclosure and sub-assembly cabinets during electrical integration stage. Supports the assembly of integrated sub systems and assemblies in accordance with laid down blue prints to make sure all products meet the MIL Standards and ready for deployment by the customers in a timely fashion and by ensuring quality at source and compliance were maintained throughout the production life cycle.

**Your Challenge:**

- Routes, wires, assembles, and installs electrical and electronic components in ruggedized cabinets, electronics enclosures and consoles to complete functionality of integrated enclosures such as main junction and terminal boxes, main control switch panels, and instruments and computerized or uninterrupted power supply panels, according to specifications, using jig boards, hand tools, and equipment.

- Cuts wire to specified lengths, using wire cutters. Cuts plastic sleeves and slips sleeves over wire ends to insulate connections. Crimps terminal eyelets and lugs to wire ends, using hand or machine crimping devices.

- Routes, combs, twists, wraps, ties, and attaches wire to terminal points, according to jig board layout, using soldering gun and hand tools. Connects wiring to accessories, such as relays, circuit breakers, plugs, condensers, switches, and installs accessory assemblies in electrical or electronic units, using soldering gun and hand tools.

- Conducts continuity, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and operational tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harness, and plugs, using ohmmeter, test lights, and other electrical testing instruments.

- Assemble components to a final configured product utilizing process and drawing instructions and blueprints and specialized tooling and fixtures, measuring equipment and hand tools.

- Reads and interprets work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine established assembly methods.

- Work as individual or in a team environment.

- Stage inspection of product at required interval to verify accuracy of work. May final inspect product to relevant dispatch processes and sign release paperwork prior to delivery to customer. Report any quality control issues to supervisor.

- Other duties, responsibilities and projects as may be assigned from time to time.

**Technical Capabilities:**

- Use measurement devices such as caliper, micrometer, digital multimeter, megohmmeter, automated cable tester etc.

- Ability to read electrical schematics and understand assemble electrical codes.

- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills to access production documents.

- Math skills including the ability to use and understand common fractions and decimals.

- Connect wiring to accessories such as relays, circuit breakers, plugs, condensers, switches, and solenoids, and install accessory assemblies in electrical or electronic units, using soldering gun and hand tools.

- Conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harness, and plugs, using ohmmeter, test lights, and other electrical testing instruments.

**Qualifications of Successful Candidate:**

* J-STD-001, Preferred.

* IPC/WHMA-A-620, Preferred

+ Experience conducting IPC training and certifications, Bonus.

* 6000-2250 -- NAVSEA Shipboard Termination and Testing, Bonus.

**Education:**

* High School Diploma or GED is required.

* A Technical Qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is an added advantage.

- AS Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering from a recognized accredited University considered a plus.**Work Experience:**

A minimum of Five (5) years professional work experience in electrical assembly working environment is required; ability to assemble electrical components, pieces or products using a variety of tools and equipment, ability to review the design, drawing and check completeness of rugged electronics enclosures and consoles or has worked extensively in a similar position is required.

Ability to supervise and lead a team of electro- mechanical assembly staff in a fast pace work environment.

**Supervisory Skills:**

* Highly detail oriented and organized.

* Supervisory experience and or in training.

* Basic reading skills. Must be able to follow directions.

* Has self-motivation to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

* Ensure employees follow company safety and operational policies.

* Ability to interpret product drawings, procedure, and test documents.

* Ability to perform and train employees on all Electrical sub-assemblies and bare racks.

* Ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and develop a new concept or idea.**Competencies:**

* Thoroughness.

* Time Management.

* Technical Capacity.

* Learning Orientation.**Physical Demands and Abilities of the position:**

To be successful in this position, you should be able to reasonably perform the following physical demands as described here; these are representative of the most essential functions of the job that must be effectively and efficiently performed by you as an employee of Curtiss Wright-901D.

While performing these duties, you will regularly be required to stand, frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. You will occasionally be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Additionally, you will also carry out the following tasks;

* Regularly perform repetitive tasks.

* Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.

* Regularly lift and move 10 pounds, frequently lift and move 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.**We Offer**

**Curtiss-Wright** is proud to offer our employees a comprehensive total rewards package:

* Competitive Pay.

* Recognition for your contributions.

* Learning and development opportunities.

* Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.

* Savings opportunities for retirement, with an opportunity to become a shareholder.**Remarks:**

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 protec