Assembly Technician - Level 2, Optics

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Advanced Navigation

Charleston, SC, USA
Posted on Sep 24, 2024
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Overview of Position
Our Optics assembly team is accountable for the assembly and testing of Fibre-Optic Gyroscopes and their sub assemblies. Being proficient in the handling and assembly of Fibre-Optics assemblies a crucial part of this role.

Role Responsibilities

  • Perform the Optical assembly of sub-assemblies and final products in accordance with assembly Instructions meeting quality standards and target times.
  • Perform testing conformity of incoming Optical parts (and assemblies) and various optical hardware in accordance with Incoming goods checklists meeting quality standards and target times.
  • Undertake calibration and testing of sub-assemblies and final products in accordance with Assembly Instructions and quality standards.
  • Recording of assembly data and test data in work instructions
  • Execute own allocated builds through company ERP system
  • Review QMS to ensure test results are available
  • Following company quarantine processes

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

  • Handling and understanding Fibre-Optic and Fibre-Optic assemblies
  • Experience in operating Fibre_optic equipment including cleaving and splicing
  • General experience with the operation of electronic hardware and test equipment
  • Soldering skills (IPC-610 not essential)
  • A focus on high quality, precision and attention to detail and a willingness to learn the products in a specialist industry
  • General computer skills - experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and processing software
  • Be highly motivated with an energetic, responsive and decisive dispositio
  • Strong knowledge of WHS practices
  • Proven high standard of attention to detail, time management and “follow-through”.
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Exposure and operating within a quality management system (Including ISO9001)
  • Knowledge of six sigma / 5S work practices would be highly regarded
What are some of the benefits you will have access to?
You'll have access to industry-leading products with diverse applications within some of the most interesting and exciting projects worldwide. We’re growing a team of inspired, smart, and driven individuals from all sorts of backgrounds. With great opportunities for growth and variety, we strive to help each employee carve out the path that’s right for them.