Seasonal Summer Assembler role supporting Kamatics' production team in Bloomfield, CT, rotating across grit blasting, Karon application, and packaging/assembly areas based on business needs. You'll follow work instructions, maintain quality standards, and do hands-on finishing/assembly work in a fast-paced environment. Standout perk: daytime schedule (M–F, 6:00am–3:30pm) with PPE provided (including respirators where required).
- Seasonal summer role, day shift
- Hands-on production experience
- PPE provided, including respirators
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program.
Schedule:
- Day shift: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- May support different departments or roles as needed based on business needs
Responsibilities
All Assemblers:
- Follow work instructions and maintain quality standards
- Support various departments as needed
- Work in a fast-paced production environment
Grit Assembler:
- Prepare parts for finishing processes, including taping and tumbling
- Load parts into fixtures and perform grit blasting
- Mask and/or remove tape using razors or X-Acto blades
- Perform light machining and finishing tasks such as polishing, cleaning, and deburring metallic parts
- Lift and move trays of parts as needed
Karon Applicator:
- Perform light machining and finishing tasks such as polishing, cleaning, and deburring metallic parts
- Tape and paint parts using various masking techniques
- Mask and/or remove tape using razors or X-Acto blades
- Spray parts using equipment similar to automotive spray guns (respirator may be required)
- Assemble components as needed
Pack Assembler:
- Package parts into bags, boxes, and shipping containers
- Create and apply labels using computer software
- Set up and operate packaging, laser marking, and assembly press equipment
- Perform light finishing work such as polishing, cleaning, and deburring parts
- Assemble components as needed
- Lift materials up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in a higher education program
Required Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality standards
- Comfortable working with chemicals; PPE (including respirators, where required) will be provided
- Ability to work in a noisy environment with required hearing protection
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in certain areas
- Employee referrals are preferred
Preferred Skills:
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
- CAD experience is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasional sitting
- Lifting up to 40-50 lbs depending on role
Benefits
Kamatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)
Seasonal Summer position, M-F 6:00am-3:30pm