Assembler - Gel packaging - Entry Level

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

The Thin Film Operator (Assembler) will perform kitting and inventory control of substrates and run other Thin Film processes. The role includes the use of hand tools, automated pick-and-places, microscopes, and machines.

Responsibilities:

• Perform kitting of substrates and small parts onto gel packs using tweezers and vacuum wands.
• Load and unload substrates from an automated pick-and-place machine.
• Physically count substrates and confirm quantities are accurate.
• Visually inspect kitted substrates and confirm the correct parts have been kitted.
• Inspection may be performed under a microscope.
• Clean, stage, and organize substrates, gel packs, and waffle packs on staging shelves.
• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Fill out logs and operation sheets.
• Run other Thin Film processes and machines as requested by the supervisor.

This is a day shift position (5:00 am to 1:30 pm).

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to use small hand-tools such as tweezers and microscope
• Basic computer skills for time charging
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Preferred Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to perform basic calculations.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and participate in problem-solving when process and quality issues come up.

Hourly Range: $19.23 - $24.03. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: December 11, 2025.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
• Annual tuition reimbursement

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.