Production Associate - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-06-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT07: S&IS (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Cheshire we build gyroscopes and accelerometers. These are sensors used in the guidance of missiles, tanks and helicopters used by our military and our country’s allies.  Production Associates build sensors that protect our warfighters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work from operating instructions, pictorial diagrams. 
• Perform assembly tasks using hand tools, operate bench machines, perform soldering operations on approved “A” level jobs; deburr parts. Use specific dial indicators with appropriate standards.
• Perform various checks including dimensional tolerance, electrical continuity, concentricity, etc.
• Perform potting of gyro header end including mixing, insertion of forms and removal.
• Work from wiring diagrams, operating instructions, assembly drawings. 
• Assemble, wire, solder production P.C. boards for mounting with one or more gyros for specifications. 
• Study prints bills of material to determine the selection of components to be used to assemble P.C. boards.  Insert components in proper position.  Solder components to P.C. board.  Mount P.C. board(s) to the gyro assembly.  Route wires through assembly package as indicated on assembly drawing. 
• Cut wires to indicated lengths, connect and solder to posts on gyro and P.C. boards. 
• Perform rework and repair on units returned from test and quality control.  Use screw drivers, pliers, wire strippers, soldering iron, flux, bifocal microscope and cleaning agents such as isopropyl alcohol.  Keep work area neat and clean.
• Work from a variety of sources including operating instructions, wire run lists, drawings, blueprints, schematics to produce boards, single axis and multi-axis gyros.
• Collect completed stock card requisitions from assigned department supervisors and shop personnel for materials, components, sub-assemblies, tools, equipment and chemicals. 
• Select items from bins and shelves in stock room; adjust bin card quantity number and other related paperwork. 
• Wrap, pack, load, issue, and/or deliver all types of hard and soft good materials, liquids, equipment to designated areas. 
• Use hand carts to transport and deliver items to designated areas.  Periodically clean ultrasonic degreasing machine, associated parts, and parts trays to assure contaminant-free parts in clean rooms. 
• Distribute selected chemicals including cleaning solvents such as Actrel and IPA, assembly of product components. 
• Participate in packing gyro for shipment at the end of month deliveries.  Keep work area neat and clean.
• Must satisfactorily complete required cross training program.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Must be able to handle and manipulate small parts.
• Must be able to work from written instructions and supervisory direction.
• Must be able to complete written records appropriate to the job.
• Must have ability to satisfy soldering school requirements to applicable Military and/or Spec. Standards.
• Must have ability to meet vision requirements of the job.    
• Must have ability to work with chemicals and have ability to use microscope for extended periods.
• Must have ability to conform to job-related safety and quality practices appropriate to the job.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

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Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results