Assembler

When you join the Kinetic Engine Systems team, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers. 

Summary: Responsible for the assembling of individual parts into a finished product or component, following blueprints and instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong attention to details
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Experience in assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
• Knowledge or hand and power tools
• Knowledge of fastener installation and torquing processes.
• Basic troubleshooting Skills
• Experience in Aerospace industry preferred.
• Ability to work with close tolerances preferred

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Assembles assigned product parts on assembly line in accordance with production guidelines.
• Conducting inspections to verify the integrity and performance of assembled parts, identifying defects, and reporting them. 
• Utilizing hand tools, power tools, and machinery to assemble parts, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications. 
• Notifies management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborates with other assembly line workers to meet production goals.
• Fills out production paperwork and inspection procedures as required.
• Reports any problems or discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
• Perform more complex assembly tasks, potentially involving multiple parts or subassemblies. 
• Assisting with maintaining inventory, checking stock levels, and tracking materials
• Interpreting and analyzing schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions to guide the assembly process. 
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kinetic Engine Systems has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer.  To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that persons are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Reasonable Accommodations
Kinetic Engine Systems is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. 

Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information
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Pay Transparency
The salary information is a general guideline only. A wide range of factors are considered when extending an offer, such as job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations.  Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long-term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.