Production Technician

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Kistler Instrument Corp.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Amherst, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform assembly, testing, calibration, and inspection operations to manufacture measurement technology products. Utilize specialized tools and documentation to ensure product quality and functional accuracy.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent, and the ability to perform detailed assembly and testing operations. You can work independently or as part of a team, possess strong communication skills, and can work at a microscope for extended periods.

Must Have Skills for ATS

soldering

mechanical fastening

adhesive bonding

microscope

tweezers

soldering irons

visual inspections

functional tests

calibrations

welders

bead blasters

shakers

oscilloscopes

Job Description

Join Kistler – A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!

At Kistler, we’re revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

Purpose of the Position

A Production Technician at Kistler Instrument Corp performs all the assembly, testing, calibration, and/or inspection operations required to manufacture Kistler products. They work under guidance of the Production Supervisor and collaborate closely with production engineering.

Main Tasks

  • Assemble and test products according to product documentation (assembly instructions, test procedures, engineering drawings, etc.)
  • Perform assembly operations such as soldering, mechanical fastening, and/or adhesive bonding under a microscope using small tools (tweezers, soldering irons, etc.)
  • Ensure product quality by performing visual inspections, functional tests, and/or calibrations
  • Basic operation of equipment necessary to assemble, test, and/or calibrate transducers (welders, bead blasters, shakers, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Requirements Profile

  • Ability to organize daily work activities according to supervisor instruction
  • Work independently or in a team environment
  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
  • See through and work at a binocular microscope for extended periods

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for professional growth in a global environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
  • Generous personal and vacation time

Join a team that’s shaping the future of measurement technology. We look forward to meeting you!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Kistler Instrument Corp.

Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner and its unique sensor technology, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Some 2,000 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe offer individual application-specific support at the local level. In 2024, the Kistler Group posted sales of mCHF 448, and about 9 percent of this figure is reinvested in research and technology.
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