Fiber Optic/Electrical Assembler

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2024
KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Follow drawings, guidelines and/or diagrams to build various fiber optic and electrical products (cable assemblies, cable repair and installation kits, etc.) to required customer and industry specifications and tolerances.

At KITCO Fiber Optics, we are a leading provider of fiber optic termination products and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry. We specialize in the design and fabrication of fiber optic tools, tool kits, and custom cable assemblies. We also produce private label kits for a number of major connector manufacturers and sell our own broad line of products. Our field services division also performs on-site termination, splicing, troubleshooting and testing support, and our training division provides hands-on training and certification programs. We are recognized within the defense industry as fiber optic connectivity experts and, for over 20 years, have customized our products and services to meet strict military standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure orders are completed on or before the required due dates and that they meet the required quality standards.

  • Use hand tools and/or machines to assemble various shipboard, aviation, and ground tactical fiber optic and electrical components into finished goods.

  • Safely operate production tools and equipment.

  • Read and understand drawings and schematics.

  • Maintain required records of production and report any inconsistencies in equipment operation or materials to supervisor.

  • Maintain proper inventory traceability on components.

  • Train and oversee Assembler I personnel.

  • Lift/move material up to 50 pounds.

Skills:

  • Oral and Written Communication

  • Fine motor skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Organization

  • Planning

  • Time Management

  • Leadership

Education/Training

  • Some Experience Required, Associate’s Degree Preferred

  • Helpful Certifications MIL-STD-2042C and IPC-A-620 (will train if not certified)

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Referral program

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Vision insurance

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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