ELECTRONIC , ELECTRO & MECHANICAL ASSEMBLERS , CAD DRAFTER, LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER, A/P GEN LEDGER SPECIALIST,
CAD DRAFTER
LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER
PROJECT ENGINEER
A/P GENERAL LEDGER SPECIALIST
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLER
MECHANIC ASSEMBLER
Tavis Corporation
Employment Opportunities
Go To: www.taviscorp.com
209-966-2027 EOE
Accounts Payable General Ledger Specialist:
About Us:
Founded in 1969, TAVIS Corporation is an aerospace manufacturing company that offers a peaceful campus-like setting located in the rural town of Mariposa, nestled in the Sierra Foothills, only a short drive from Yosemite National Park. We are a major supplier of highly accurate, rugged and reliable pressure transducers for the Satellite, Launch Vehicle, Spacecraft, and Aircraft industries. Our commitment is to provide the best products and services possible, which meets or exceeds requirements, while continuously improving our management system.
Imagine the sense of accomplishment when you see something you designed or built traveling to the sun on Solar Probe, or helping propel astronauts to Deep Space. Imagine being part of a team, a hardware manufacturing organization that was an integral part, from inception to completion, of America's Space Launch System or the Orion space capsule. Imagine the feeling while watching the launch, landing and data collection of the Mars InSight Probe, knowing you've helped make history and expand the human knowledge of our universe.
Come join our team and be a part of the next adventurous program to put humans deeper into space than ever before and possibly on the surface of Mars for an even greater "giant leap". If you love the idea of working in the environment of a custom manufacturing and high-tech engineering facility, this position will be great for you.
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Controller, perform a wide variety of advanced accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures and TAVIS Corporation policies. The candidate needs to be detail oriented, able to multitask, adapt easily to change, work independently, possesses data entry and math skills, analyze information and have exceptional time management skills.
Typical Duties:
- Review and process all accounts payable bills, includes filing Purchase Orders, matching vendor bills to Purchase Orders, review for accuracy, key into software. Work with Purchasing to resolve discrepancies. Process payments.
- Review and process all accounts receivables, key into software. Maintain Accounts Receivable records and aging.
- Prepare monthly General Ledger entries and month end close.
- W9/1099 tracking and reporting
- Maintain Fixed Assets, depreciation, property tax
- Quarterly Sales Tax filing
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate excellent proficiency in writing and communicating using the English language.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software, including intermediate to advanced level in Excel.
- Perform accurate calculations and data entry.
- Capable of physical requirements of desk/office/computer work; minimal/lightweight lifting.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility of work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification work form upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Normally a high school diploma or equivalent, college level accounting courses or equivalent.
- At least three years’ experience in accounting desired.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software systems a plus.
- Experience with Accrual Accounting a plus.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (must meet this to apply):
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
- Do you meet the ITAR requirements? If not, please do not apply.
- Will you now, or in the future require sponsorship? If yes, please do not apply.
- What interests you in this position?
- Why do you want to work at TAVIS Corporation?
- Are you familiar with the Mariposa area and the possible housing constraints?
- What is your desired salary?
Lead Project Engineer:
Position Summary:
Provide leadership and be accountable for project engineering personnel. Under general direction from the Chief Engineer, manage all aspects of a complicated new product development project. Design, analyze and test new and modified hardware from the conceptual stage to the end product. Assist the Chief Engineer in the management and oversight of Projects, Applications and R&D Engineering functions.
Typical Duties:
- Develop new products and/or modification of current designs.
- Manage all aspects of a complicated new product development project. Manage customer requirements as they pertain to new and current designs.
- Supervise the activities of subordinate project engineers and/or technicians.
- Work with customers to establish and generate specifications.
- Generate reports, drawings and schematics related to product design, development and testing.
- Assist in the management and oversight of projects that are assigned to other engineers.
- Generate technical proposals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate excellent proficiency in writing and communicating using the English language.
- Analytical problem solver.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Deep applied engineering skills.
- Proven Project management track record with timely project delivery, project quality, cost control and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated cooperative behavior with colleagues, subordinates and managers.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
- Capable of physical requirements of desk/office/computer work; some walking about and using test or assembly equipment on light-duty manufacturing floor; minimal/lightweight lifting.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility of work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification work form upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- B.S. or B.A. degree from ABET accredited college or university in engineering, physics or mathematics is preferred; however, a combination of education (A.S. or A.A. degree) and extension related work experience will be considered.
- Experience with supervision or management of personnel.
- Management experience in an ISO 9000/AS9100 quality system work environment.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (must meet this to apply):
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
CAD Drafter:
Position Summary:
Under general supervision from the Chief Engineer, produce detailed engineering / assembly drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, in accordance with Tavis standards and the Drawing Requirements Manual. Prepare drawing packages and related documentation in support of design review meetings. Ensure consistency, complete configuration control and excellence in all drafting documentation and related files.
Typical Duties:
- Create preliminary and final drawings and CAD (computer-aided design/drafting) files from engineers’ CAD drawings or sketches.
- Review and check all drafting documentation.
- Write and process clear, detailed and accurate engineering change orders.
- Manage the contents of the Engineering Change Log.
- Work in close support of design originators or engineers.
- Work with the Document Control Technician to maintain complete configuration control of all drawings and related files, and monitor official documentation releases.
- Recommend minor design changes to the Chief Engineer.
- Compile and provide design review drawing packages and related documentation.
- Attend design review meetings and provide support with meeting notes/redlines, drawing requirements, drawing consistency.
- May direct/supervise the work of other personnel as directed by the Chief Engineer.
- Perform related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highly literate; read, write and understand English at a level necessary to perform the duties of this position.
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency.
- Knowledge of GD&T and general technical drafting concepts/formats. Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 is desirable.
- Follow detailed and complex oral and written instructions.
- Develop sketches and drawings based upon design concepts, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD software.
- Cooperative, supportive attitude for the engineering department as well as a willingness to support all company employees with drafting department services.
- Fastidious; complete attention to detail, accuracy, procedures, organized and secure file management.
- Professionally assertive with others to maintain high quality documentation in conformance with company policy and expectations.
- Capable of physical requirements of walking about offices; extended periods of desk/office/computer work.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Education and Experience:
- Any combination of education and experience that would establish possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. Normally, CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) training plus five years of recent work experience generating/controlling drawings and related documentation.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (must meet this in order to apply):
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Electro-Mechanical Assembler:
Position Summary:
Under close supervision, assist other Electro-Mechanical assemblers. In accordance with pre-determined standards and specifications, manufacture coils, sensors and transformers.
Typical Duties:
- Strip lead on extremely fine wires.
- Silver solder pins.
- Assist other assemblers in phases of building transformers and coils.
- Prepare parts and materials for the assembly of sensors and transformers.
- Train to the use of sensor and transformer coil winding machines.
- Use microscope for in-process work and inspection.
- Work with epoxy, dispensers, weigh scale, fixtures, ovens and process specifications.
- Work in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate excellent proficiency in writing and communicating using the English language.
- Follow detailed oral and written directions.
- Perform detailed, exacting and repetitive work.
- Work with, adjust and maintain work tools and test equipment.
- Requires fine motor skills, with delicate hand and finger dexterity.
- Ability to stay focused on repetitive task being performed with a high level of quality.
- Ability to distinguish between different colored wires.
- 20/20 eyesight (corrected) and good hand-eye coordination.
- Capable of physical requirements of desk/office/computer work; minimal/lightweight lifting.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility of work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification work form upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience that would establish possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.
- Normally a high school diploma or equivalent.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (must meet this in order to apply):
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Mechanical Assembler:
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Instrument Maker, learn all department functions, including construction techniques for Tavis instrumentation.
Typical Duties:
- Supervised construction of Tavis Corporation instruments.
- Training in all department functions, and company processes and procedures.
- Processing machined parts, testing hardware and sub-assemblies throughout build cycle.
- Maintaining department equipment within operating parameters.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Read, write, and understand English at a level necessary to perform the duties of this classification.
- Possess well-developed fine motor skills.
- Capable of performing detailed tasks for extended periods of time.
- Operating shop equipment.
- Ability to distinguish between different colored wires.
- 20/20 eyesight (corrected) and good hand-eye coordination.
- Good math skills to carry out basic calculations and measurements.
- Capable of physical requirements of walking about and using test or assembly equipment on light-duty manufacturing floor; minimal to moderate lifting of equipment, tooling; must wear Personal Protective Equipment at various operations.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility of work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification work form upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience that would establish possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.
- Experience using basic hand tools.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (must meet this to apply):
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Project Engineer:
Position Summary:
The Project Engineer at TAVIS Corporation will provide management and oversight of projects, applications and related engineering functions. Under general direction from the Chief Engineer, manage all aspects of a complicated new product development project.
Typical Duties:
- Develop new products and including design modification and production engineering to meet or exceed customer specifications.
- Manage all aspects of a complicated new product development project.
- Work with customers to establish and generate specifications.
- Generate reports, drawings and schematics related to product design, development and testing.
- Management and oversight of projects that are assigned by the Chief Engineer.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Normally, a B.S. or B.A. degree in Engineering.
- Must demonstrate excellent proficiency in writing and communicating using the English language.
- Analytical problem solver.
- Demonstrated cooperative behavior with colleagues, subordinates and managers.
- Capable of physical requirements of desk/office/computer work; some walking about and using test or assembly equipment on light-duty manufacturing floor; minimal/lightweight lifting.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility of work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification work form upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- B.S. or B.A. degree from ABET accredited college or university in engineering, physics or mathematics is preferred; however, a combination of education (A.S. or A.A. degree) and extension related work experience will be considered.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (must meet this to apply):
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Electronic Assembler:
PRIME RESPONSIBILITY:
Under general supervision, assemble electronic packages per blueprints.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Stuff and solder printed circuit boards per blueprint.
- Lay down resistors after transducers have been temperature compensated.
- Work from blueprints with little supervision.
- Assemble electronic packages.
- Perform other tasks as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Read, write and understand English at a level necessary to perform the duties of this classification.
- Follow detailed oral and written directions.
- Work independently in the performance of detailed work.
- Capable of physical requirements of walking about and using assembly equipment on light-duty manufacturing floor; minimal to moderate lifting of equipment, transporting products; desk/office/computer work; must pass color blindness test and vision test.
- In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would establish possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. Normally, a hire school diploma or its equivalent is required and one year experience working in electronic assembly. Prior soldering and supervisor experience a plus.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (please only apply if you meet this requirement):
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
EOE:
TAVIS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with TAVIS is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Benefits:
TAVIS Corporation offers benefits such as medical coverage, life insurance protection, 401(k) with matching, profit-sharing plan, and a vacation and holiday program. Employees can also opt to buy group rate insurance for Aflac, vision and dental.