Alignment Technician

Your Job

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking an Alignment Technician who is detail-oriented and reliable Assembler to join our production team in Salisbury, United States. In this role, you'll play a vital part in our manufacturing operations by assembling components, systems, and subsystems with precision and care.

Our Team

You'll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact product quality and our company's success. If you take pride in your work and thrive in a structured, goal-oriented setting, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

Operate assigned equipment as instructed

Ensure equipment remains in good repair and calibration

Align filters to correct radio frequency

Read work instructions, performance specifications and schematics to determine testing procedures and equipment to be used

Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, pressure and humidity.

Calibrate test instruments according to specifications

Connect test instruments according to specifications

Connect unit to be tested to test equipment such as network analyzer

Ability to interpret output signal of network analyzer (dBm vs frequency) while aligning tuning elements to meet specified parameters.

Compare results with specifications and record test data

Analyze test results on defective units to determine cause of failure

Perform basic troubleshooting on assigned filters as needed

Complete all assigned tasks with a high level of quality in time frame provided

Assist Engineering in development of documentation and processes as it relates to the tuning function

Assist/resolve product, process and design problems

Test, troubleshoot and repair all types of filters

Aid in development of annual operating budget plan

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Read drawings, schematics, and process instructions

Use mechanical inspection tools including but not limited to: calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, microscope

Interpret technical documents

Use hand tools to complete assigned tasks

Identify process problems

Learn & apply information in a timely manner

Communicate effectively with peers and leaders

Willingly work with others to achieve team goals

Follow all company policies, procedures and work instructions

For this role, we anticipate paying $20.00 - $30.00 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission-critical connectivity solutions-including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high-reliability technologies-designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high-reliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities