Cable Assembler I

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Cable Assembler I to work in the Johnstown, PA location. Cable Assembler I will perform assembly of various cable assemblies related to the Remote Weapon Station and other various product lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• Perform simple to moderate Internal or External Cable assembly operations using basic and special tooling such as wire strippers, wire cutters, Manual, pneumatic and hydraulic crimp tools, Hot Air gun, hot tweezers, tape measure, Solder Iron, ruler and continuity tester following a detailed build process.

• Ability to read and interpret Assembly Drawings/Wire Routing Lay in Board.

• Maintain assigned tooling and ensure calibrated tools are within current calibration cycle.

• Order materials using the Material Request Application or IPS/Vending machine(s).

• Reporting progress of job completion and discrepancies to appropriate lead or manager.

• Ability to use Proflow for timekeeping, production tracking and documentation linked to Enovia (i.e. work instructions/Assembly drawings).

• Maintain active IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001.

• Perform operations within budgeted Production Order hours and meet production efficiency goal.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma/general education degree (GED)

NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1 year experience assembling equipment in a production manufacturing environment preferred

J-STD-001 Certification (Soldering)

IPC-620 Technician Certification

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS NECESSARY EXPERIENCE:

6 Months

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

Concentration/attentiveness; high level of recordkeeping; read and comprehend instructions/work orders; bend/reach, hear, lift/move

up to 50 pounds, sit, see, use of hands to handle objects, walk, ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: “To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position.” OR “Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control.” “A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.”

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.

In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance, sick time and paid time off (PTO).

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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  401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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  Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• 9/80
• Anticipated training period: 6 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

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  Johnstown, PA 15904: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Education:

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  High school or equivalent

Experience:

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  Assembly Experience: 1 year

Work Location: In person