Job Description

Overview

Kearfott Corporation, founded in 1918, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components for the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking an Optical/Laser Cleaner and Aligning Technician to clean and align optical products under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets operation sheets, drawings, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and written instructions.
  • Inspects in-process assemblies as part of methods of operations.
  • Analyzes data with specifications through data logs and work instruction sheets.
  • Calculates correct alignment moves based on data readouts.
  • Cleans hardware of various materials with a multitude of solvents.
  • Works under microscopes for long periods of time to assemble, align, rework, repair, wire, test and calibrate various optical products and components.
  • Maintains logbooks, tolerance sheets, shop orders, and other required documentation.
  • Actively communicates with engineers, manager, and other technicians on process statuses, issues, and suggestions.
  • Performs other tasks directed by Management to satisfy company objectives.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience with precision parts assembly methods.
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and up to 5 lbs. for extended periods of time.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Knowledge of parts inspection.
  • Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Previous experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing facilities preferred.
  • Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7) preferred.
  • Has working knowledge of hand tools, microscopes, oscilloscopes, vision systems, vacuum systems, assembly equipment, electronic equipment, and processing equipment.
  • Capable of working independently as well as within a cross-functional team of both engineers and technicians on both production and R&D.
  • Detail-oriented and a demonstrated background working with tight tolerance hardware.
  • Hands-on experience with one of the following preferred: lasers, mirrors/lenses/prisms, optical metrology, optical or electronics assembly, optical alignment, inertial navigation systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Experience working with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • The salary range for this role in New Jersey is $25.00 - $38.00 hourly.
  • The work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Pine Brook, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting comes in about 10% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 154 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 37% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Pine Brook, NJ

Pine Brook, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 214 other active welding openings from 138 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Gpac (10), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $41/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Wayne at $39/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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