Temporary Assembly Technician

Location: Portland, OR

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 systemsWorks as directed on daily work assignments to meet customer commitmentsFollows Operations Methods Sheets in order to build product properly and minimize errorsUses written and verbal communication to relate equipment and process information to other team members and support functionsChanges direction to accommodate work priorities as neededPerforms visual inspection of all components and finished subassemblies and finish products to specified criteria to ensure high qualityMay work in other work centers and/or departmentsMechanical assembly of products can include:Mechanical assembly of sheet metal enclosuresSimple solderingStrip and tin wiresWire to solder cups in connectorsInstall hardware where neededFollow printsOperation of light machineryPre-testing of equipment before assemblyCycling of equipment through electronic and environmental testing equipmentThis position requires physical attendance at assigned job site, typically PacStar HeadquartersOther duties as assigned

What you bring

High school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum of three years’ experience utilizing basic assembly equipment and tools, e.g., strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screw drivers, drillsRead and understand drawingsRead and understand wiring schematicsFollow proceduresAdapt to new processesComfortable working directly with engineersDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentAble to build cables, connectors and other simple electronics assemblies from sketches and other informal documentationElectro-mechanical assembly skillsWork well under pressurePrevious experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system requiredDemonstrated ability to multi-taskDemonstrated ability to solve problems, think independently and act innovativelyDemonstrated self-motivationAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to sit and/or stand for long periods of timeAbility to work overtime as requiredStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to know when to ask appropriate questionsAccuracy and attention to detail is a mustMust be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

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.

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

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.