Assembly Technician 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Description
We are Nightforce OpticsRUGGED. RELIABLE. REPEATABLE.™
Nightforce Optics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. Known for its rugged products designed for use in punishing conditions, Nightforce is the industry benchmark for high-quality, high-performance products. Nightforce Optics, Inc., was established in 1992 with one goal in mind: to build the finest riflescopes on the market. The same qualities that have made Nightforce the choice of professionals have now created a dedicated following among hunters and serious shooters.
We want you to become part of our story!
Nightforce Optics is growing, and we are looking for multiple Assembly Technician Ito join our remarkable Production team. The Production Assembler is vital to the growth and success of Nightforce Optics by assembling our high-quality rifle scopes and optics. Location: Orofino, ID
Shifts: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm; Tuesday-Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
What you will be doing: Essential Job Duties
- Learns and gains proficiency in various positions within the production department ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive operations including turrets, subassemblies, inspection, and final assembly
- Manipulates and installs small parts and pieces to create subassemblies, premium riflescopes, and other optics by following established working instructions, diagrams, and drawings.
- May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test product and subassemblies according to specific specifications as directed by leads and/or management
- Sort and count products or components before assembling or packaging
- Review products and components for quality control to ensure expectations and specifications are met in accordance with QC and engineering guidelines
- Set up, arrange, and operate hand and/or power tools per the specifications and instructions from supervisor
- Report and discrepancies, damages, and errors to production leads
- Comply with all safety practices and company rules and policies
Requirements
What we need from you: Required Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Solid work history in any industry will be considered
- Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, focus, and willingness and excitement to learn
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively and professionally in a team environment and the ability to work independently
- Must have good dexterity
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, with or without accommodation.
- Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
- Must have the ability to sit or stand for 10 hours per day
- Must possess a high level of visual acuity, with or without correction
What Sets Us Apart?
- 100% paid benefits for the employee including: medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off Package - 60 hours your first year and increases year after year
- 10-13 paid holidays per year
- Matching 401k after one year of employment
- 4-day work week, who doesn't like 3-day weekends?
- Pride in our product
- Employee discount on scopes and Nightforce apparel
Nightforce Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.
Note: All job offers are contingent on passing pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and criminal background check. Applicants must also be a "US Person" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026