Assembly Technician

We are looking for a an Assembly Technican to join our team in Portland, OR

Location: Portland, OR

Salary Range: $21.54 - 28 Hourly

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

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.

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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 is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.