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Assembly Operator

MPD INC

Owensboro, KY • 10/22/2026

General , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

The Assembly Operator will read and decipher schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions and positions or aligns components and parts manually, then using hand tools and machines to assemble parts. The Operator uses glues, solder, and mechanical fastening devices to connect sub-assemblies together, performs quality checks on completed components, and updates workflow documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Solder, braze and assemble high quality/high reliability electro-mechanical assemblies for the military and commercial markets. In addition, process, inspect, test, audit and perform surveillance to insure parts, finished product and processes meet visual, dimensional, mechanical and/or electrical specifications.
  2. Read and understand work instructions.
  3. Solder small to large components parts.
  4. Assemble components using screws, nuts, washers, and various hand tools.
  5. Brazing in hydrogen furnace.
  6. Cleaning soldered parts and boards in vapor degreaser.
  7. Process, inspect, test, brand, package and ship finished product.
  8. Maintain legible and accurate quality records. These may include but not limited to process and assembly travelers, scrap reporting documents, product traceability tags, test/inspection status documents and initial design and life test data.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with supervisor to meet customer needs.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
\nCompany Description

About Us
MPD, Inc. is an employee-owned company with a heritage that stretches back to 1899.
Originally established in Owensboro, Kentucky, its predecessor companies produced electrical
machinery, electric lamps, and electron tubes on the same site where MPD, Inc. operates today.

In 1945, General Electric acquired the business and expanded its operations by relocating new
product lines from other U.S. locations. This growth introduced advanced manufacturing
capabilities, including ceramic seal assemblies, planar tubes, vidicon tubes, and microwave
transmitters and receivers.

In 1987, General Electric sold the Owensboro business to private investors who renamed it
MPD, Inc. At that time, the company primarily produced electronic components for military
avionics, which made up 85% of total sales. To expand into new markets, MPD, Inc. began
acquiring complementary businesses. These included MPH Industries and CMI in 1988, Lion
Laboratories Limited in Wales in 1990, and Kustom Signals in 2014.

In 1997, following a decade of private ownership, MPD, Inc. became a 100% employee-owned
company through the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This structure
gave employees a direct stake in the company’s long-term performance.

Today, MPD, Inc. oversees a diverse portfolio of companies that develop technology and
products for law enforcement, public safety, military, industrial applications, and many more.
As owners, employees not only benefit from competitive compensation but also actively
participate in the company’s financial success and continued growth.

Company Description

About Us\r\nMPD, Inc. is an employee-owned company with a heritage that stretches back to 1899.\r\nOriginally established in Owensboro, Kentucky, its predecessor companies produced electrical\r\nmachinery, electric lamps, and electron tubes on the same site where MPD, Inc. operates today.\r\n\r\nIn 1945, General Electric acquired the business and expanded its operations by relocating new\r\nproduct lines from other U.S. locations. This growth introduced advanced manufacturing\r\ncapabilities, including ceramic seal assemblies, planar tubes, vidicon tubes, and microwave\r\ntransmitters and receivers.\r\n\r\nIn 1987, General Electric sold the Owensboro business to private investors who renamed it\r\nMPD, Inc. At that time, the company primarily produced electronic components for military\r\navionics, which made up 85% of total sales. To expand into new markets, MPD, Inc. began\r\nacquiring complementary businesses. These included MPH Industries and CMI in 1988, Lion\r\nLaboratories Limited in Wales in 1990, and Kustom Signals in 2014.\r\n\r\nIn 1997, following a decade of private ownership, MPD, Inc. became a 100% employee-owned\r\ncompany through the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This structure\r\ngave employees a direct stake in the company’s long-term performance.\r\n\r\nToday, MPD, Inc. oversees a diverse portfolio of companies that develop technology and\r\nproducts for law enforcement, public safety, military, industrial applications, and many more.\r\nAs owners, employees not only benefit from competitive compensation but also actively\r\nparticipate in the company’s financial success and continued growth.