Production Technician

Summary

FIRST RF is seeking self-motivated and detail-oriented Production Technicians to join our Production team. Successful candidates are dedicated individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment. As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for using components and parts to produce world class RF systems and antennas.

Essential Functions

• Study work instructions, drawings, travelers, test procedures, and parts lists; gather parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials to prepare assembly work
• Position parts and subassemblies by using templates, fixtures or test measurement equipment
• Assemble components by examining parts and assemblies for correct fit in addition to fastening parts and subassemblies
• Resolve assembly problems and notify the Quality Assurance team of known issues
• Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Anticipate needed supplies and submit requests for additional supplies from Production Planners
• Document actions by completing production travelers and reworking travelers as required
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Typical office hours include Monday-Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm, however these hours will vary based on workload and the manager's discretion. This job may require more than 40 hours of work per week as the need arises.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and photocopiers, as well as specialized test equipment such as vector network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must be able to move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About FIRST RF

FIRST RF is a fast-growing, multi-disciplined, privately owned small business that develops and delivers affordable, reliable, high-performance products. By merging expert design capabilities and state-of-the-art in-house facilities, we have delivered more than 300,000 antenna and RF system products to date. FIRST RF's customers rely on us to address the most challenging technical, environmental, and integration challenges in the industry, with applications spanning electronic warfare, navigation, multiband communications, conformal and low-observable antennas, radar, and millimeter wave sensing and communications.

Benefits Summary

We offer all employees four weeks of PTO each year, flexible scheduling, hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, up to 6% 401(k) match, and healthcare, dental, and vision plans.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;

age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Required Education and Experience

• U.S. Citizenship
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Experience using inspection and power tools
• Possess a strong focus on safety compliance, quality, and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Good judgment and decision making
• Ability to learn and complete training quickly

Preferred Education and Experience

• J-STD-001 Solder Certification
• Knowledge in Standard Electro Static Discharge (ESD) practices