**Assembly Technician** Curtiss-Wright is looking for an A **_ssembly Technician_** at our **_Portland, OR_** facility. **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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) **Your Challenge:** + Assembles and tests electronic products having both hardware and software systems + Works as directed on daily work assignments to meet customer commitments + Follows Operations Methods Sheets in order to build product properly and minimize errors + Uses written and verbal communication to relate equipment and process information to other team members and support functions + Changes direction to accommodate work priorities as needed + Performs visual inspection of all components and finished subassemblies and finish products to specified criteria to ensure high quality + May work in other work centers and/or departments + Mechanical assembly of products can include: + Mechanical assembly of sheet metal enclosures + Simple soldering + Strip and tin wires + Wire to solder cups in connectors + Install hardware where needed + Follow prints + Operation of light machinery + Pre-testing of equipment before assembly + Cycling of equipment through electronic and environmental testing equipment + This position requires physical attendance at assigned job site, typically PacStar Headquarters + Other duties as assigned **Your Expertise:** + High school diploma or equivalent required + Minimum of three years’ experience utilizing basic assembly equipment and tools, e.g., strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screw drivers, drills + Read and understand drawings + Read and understand wiring schematics + Follow procedures + Adapt to new processes + Comfortable working directly with engineers + Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment + Able to build cables, connectors and other simple electronics assemblies from sketches and other informal documentation + Electro-mechanical assembly skills + Work well under pressure + Previous experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system required + Demonstrated ability to multi-task + Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think independently and act innovatively + Demonstrated self-motivation + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds + Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time + Ability to work overtime as required + Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to know when to ask appropriate questions + Accuracy and attention to detail is a must + Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines **Who We Are:** Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx) 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. \#LI-YH1 _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. **Join the WRIGHT Team!** Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. **Our Values** What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. **Leadership** We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. **Customer Focus** We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. **Teamwork & Trust** Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. **Respect for People** We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. **Integrity** We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. **What We Offer Our Employees:** **Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! **Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! **Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.