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Mechanical Assembler in New London at Curtiss-Wright **Location:**

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**Join the WRIGHT Team... *Transform Your Tomorrow....***

**901D**, a division of **Curtiss-Wright**, is a strategic subsystems engineering and integration partner for defense, aerospace, security and industrial systems integrators. Whether you're designing for shipboard computing systems, command and control systems, vehicle communications systems or unmanned surveillance, you can rely on **901D** to provide the proven analysis, design and integration of COTS, RCOTS and MIL-SPEC subsystems.

Our employees get to work on projects that are on the cutting edge of technology, carrying forward our spirit of innovation. If you want to be part of something special, come join us!

Whether you join us as an individual contributor or to lead a team, this is your opportunity to weave your story into Curtiss-Wright's rich history.

**The Opportunity |Mechanical Assembler**

Reporting into the Manager, Production, assembles ruggedized mechanical enclosure and sub-assembly cabinets for the defense industry. Supports the assembly of integrated sub systems and assemblies in accordance with laid down blue prints to make sure all products meet the MIL Standards and ready for deployment by the customers in a timely fashion and by ensuring quality at source and compliance were maintained throughout the production life cycle.

**Your Challenge:**

* Perform any assembly-type functions, using hand or power tools and related equipment.

* Previous experience in manufacturing, Assembly or other related fields.

* Operate press brake to assemble sheets.

* Operate automatic fastener machine to secure lining to sidewalls.

* Operate index machine.

* Perform carpenter-related work.

* Operate both stationary and moving overhead cranes.

* Install lights and wiring.

* Operate forklift as required.

* Operate any equipment needed to perform job.

* Perform other related duties as needed by the supervisor.

**Technical Capabilities:**

* Basic reading skills. Must be able to follow directions.

* Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.

* Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

* Ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and develop a new concept or idea.

* High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.

* Math skills including the ability to use and understand common fractions and decimals.

* Ability to perform and train employees on all Mechanical sub-assemblies and bare racks.

**Qualifications of Successful Candidate:**

**Education:**

* High School Diploma or GED is required.

* A Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering is an added advantage.

- AS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized accredited University is considered a plus.**Work Experience:**

A minimum of Two (2) years professional work experience in a mechanical assembly working environment is required, ability to fabricate mechanical parts, pieces or products using a variety of tools and equipment, ability to review the design, drawing and check completeness of rugged electronics enclosures and consoles or has worked extensively in a similar position is required.

**Competencies:**

* Technical Capacity.

* Learning Orientation.

* Time Management.

* Thoroughness.**Physical Demands and Abilities of the position:**

To be successful in this position, you should be able to reasonably perform the following physical demands as described here; these are representative of the most essential functions of the job that must be effectively and efficiently performed by you as an employee of Curtiss-Wright.

You will regularly be required to stand, frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. You will occasionally be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Additionally, you will also carry out the following tasks:

* Regularly lift and move 10 pounds, frequently lift and move 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.

* Regularly perform repetitive tasks.

* Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.

* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.**We Offer**

**Curtiss-Wright** is proud to offer our employees a comprehensive total rewards package:

* Competitive Pay

* Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance and more

* Savings opportunities for retirement, with an opportunity to become a shareholder

* Learning and development opportunities

* Recognition for your contributions**Remarks:**

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.

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.