Assembler, Lead

Lead Assembler
We are looking for a Lead Assembler to join our Tewksbury team!
As Lead Assembler with Curtiss-Wright's TCG team, your responsibility is the accurate and efficient assembly of wiring components.
You will provide a critical independent contribution in the effective delivery of our wire and cable products supporting real-time exchange of tactical information on land, in the sea and air.
Location Tewksbury, MA
Benefits
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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

• Build cable harnesses per instruction such as cutting, stripping, and crimping. Tinning and soldering wires to pins where applicable, insertion of pins onto wires, installation of connector pins, install various components and connectors, labeling of finished harness assembly.
• Routes and ties wires to form wire harnesses and cables used in electrical and electronic equipment or systems.
• Neatly bind wires together using sleeves, cable lacing, cable ties, heat shrink tubing.
• Conduct continuity testing for each wire assembly and conduct harness testing using special fixture.
• Troubleshoot and repair failed cables, conduct inspection and testing of finished goods, incoming inspection, testing.
• Assemble components to a final configured product utilizing specialized tooling and fixtures, measuring equipment, production documentation and visual aids.
• Create and improve production documentation.
• Verify quality of product at the required intervals and verify accuracy of all work.
• Assist engineers with new product development and implementation.
• Provide training and support to Junior assemblers as required.
• Assist with assembly of electronic enclosures and main assembly of products as secondary responsibility.

• Note - Work is semi-routine in nature, following established procedures.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency of crimping and assembly through a minimum 2-3 year's work experience in wire/cable assembly or similar mechanical assembly.
• Must be able to discern cable colors, color codes.
• Must have adequate dexterity in hands and fingers to manipulate small parts.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings and process documents, and set-up equipment.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of all hand and power tools including basic hand tools for cutting, stripping, and crimping, a continuity checker.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is a requirement for this role.

Who We Are
Our Values
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Tactical Communications Group (TCG) is a world-class leader in delivering Tactical Data Link (TDL) network solutions that allow military operating and training units, government testing organizations and prime defense contractors to quickly achieve better connectivity and capability at the tactical edge. By creating cost effective, integrated tactical communications solutions, warfighters in the air and on the ground can now exchange real-time tactical information and share a common operating picture for improved operational coordination, situation awareness and mission effectiveness. TCG GTS Ground Tactical Data Link System | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)
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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 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 veteran status.
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.