TekTone is hiring up to 6 new employees for positions in our Assembly and Automation Departments. Shifts will be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. so flexibility is necessary. Shift Differentials for later shifts available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must become proficient in the essential duties listed that are applicable. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description includes but in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Employee. Employee should set good examples of work habits for others to follow, such as using time wisely, helping resolving issues efficiently, participating only in value add or necessary system required activities. Employee must have the ability to deal tactfully and patiently with anyone involved with any aspect of the job. This is an Entry Level and will be review in 60 days. Level advancement to level 2 is based on skill and ability to perform the following task.

Equipment

• Drill press
• Wire connector assembly
• Machine wire cutter
• Eyelet machine
• Solder pot
• Arbor press
• Pop rivet
• Button machine
• Hot stamp
• P-touch
• Wire stripper
• Wire crimper

Assembly

• Use of entry level-1 equipment
• Ability to read and understanding of work orders (parts list, assembly instruction and KPC)
• Ability to do math skills of addition and subtraction
• Ability to use visual sample / picture for assembly, and understands the importance it has in regards to quality
• Ability to understand part identification and polarity
• Ability to identify a variety of required labels
• Ability to install thru-hole components mounted to circuit board and soldered
• Ability to read instructions if needed for assembly
• Ability to understand Company ESD requirements
• Ability to understand FOD Foreign Object Debris
• Ability to inspect own work before going to the next station

Solder

• Ability to understanding the importance of following safe soldering procedures
• No open food containers, eating, open drinks while at workstation
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking

Stencil printer and solder inspection microscope

• Locate and bring up appropriate program
• Insert and align board supports
• Stencil printer and solder inspection microscope
• To run board and verify print quality
• Remove and clean stencil
• Solder paste storage and handling
• Ability to use the following without supervision, with knowledge of the general practices and safety precautions associated with each piece of equipment

Conveyor system

• Adjust width of conveyors, loader and off-loader
• Raise and lower loader and off-loader
• Set board spacing on off-loader
• Set conveyors for pass-through or inspection stop
• The Ability to use the following without supervision, with knowledge of the general practices and safety precautions associated with each piece of equipment

Oven

• Turn oven on and off, including weekend shutdown
• Locate and load appropriate program
• Set internal conveyor width
• Internal preventive maintenance

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

• Turn machine on and off
• Locate and load appropriate programs
• Set board holder appropriately
• Verify fiducial quality
• Operate inspection and mark defects as appropriate
• Place boards for appropriate disposition

Chip programming

• Find appropriate program
• Program chips and verify programming

Cut and Clinch

• Turn machine on and off
• Locate and load appropriate programs
• Load parts bins and place properly on carousel
• Setup of machine for specific runs
• Minor adjustments to fiducial locations or programs
• Board processing and verification

Board preparation for wave

• Properly insert and tack or clinch parts in place
• Verify that assemblies match the appropriate sample
• Mask any necessary holes to prevent solder fill

ESD protection

• Properly use ESD protection equipment when handling assemblies and components
• Verify ESD equipment effectiveness as scheduled
• required packaging and handling for components, assemblies and samples
• Handling of ESD and moisture-sensitive components

Hand soldering

• Properly trained and certified for through hole components
• Properly trained for SMT and fine pitch components

Testing

• Setup and conduct testing for automation assemblies as needed

Rework

• Properly trained for through-hole component rework
• Properly trained for standard SMT component rework

Clerical

• Run and read work orders
• Appropriately log time and quantities for activities as work orders require
• Scan finished goods
• Read and interpret inventory/purchasing history screens
• Maintain area cleanliness and organization

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Computer skills are required and the ability to use computer information is an essential part of the job.
To apply, please submit resume to Human Resources, 324 Industrial Park Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 and Apply below.

Join a fast-growing family owned electronics manufacturing company that designs and manufactures nurse call systems for the long-term care market.  Located in Franklin, North Carolina, our campus nestled in a beautiful rural area, but is by no means isolated.  We are just one hour from Asheville, NC and just over two hours from several major business centers, including Atlanta, GA, Greenville/Spartanburg, SC and Knoxville, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Design and develop enterprise applications and interfaces
• Write maintainable application code which effectively and efficiently implements business requirements
• Work with fellow developers to provide on-time and complete features, documentation and peer training
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including technical analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, configuration and deployment
• Interact with stakeholders and provide guidance with various components of ERP system

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Development experience with PHP, JavaScript (Vue.js and jQuery), SQL. Python and Borland Delphi familiarity is a plus
• Good understanding of Enterprise Application Architecture Patterns and Service Design Patterns
• Relational database design and scripting in Microsoft SQL Server (primarily) and MySQL

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work with and enhance complex, highly integrated enterprise applications
• Able to develop technical solutions to business requirements in a complex applications environment
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment

• Department: Engineering
• Reports to: VP, Engineering
• FSLA Status: Exempt

Summary/Objective: The Software Engineer develops, creates and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.

ROLES

• Actively “watch” for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Set good example of work habits for others to follow, such as using time wisely, resolving issue efficiently, participating only in value add or necessary system required activities.
• Supports TekTone commitment to product excellence, product quality and customer satisfaction. Performs to the best of her or her ability to create high quality products and services that satisfy customer requirements.
• Actively promotes safety and good housekeeping practices.

Lead Research and Development for new features and products - 15%

• Provide expert input on feasibility of products based on requirements analysis and specifications.
• Develop and incorporate new features for expanding TekTone’s market-share.
• Prepare accurate project tasks and estimate project timeframes and maintain them using internal project management software TekProject.
• Identify, analyze and develop solutions for complex problems to address requirements.

Design and Implement Software Applications - 50%

• Design and Develop Software using technologies such as, but not restricted to: Python, C, Ruby, JavaScript, Bash, PHP, JSON, XML, HTML, Git Version Control, PostgreSQL, SQLite and custom databases, Apache HTTP Server, Wireshark, Windows and Linux Operating Systems, Arduino.
• Design and develop Graphical User Interfaces for various softwares using WxPython, FXRuby, SDL, jQuery.
• Construct and integrate software components that communicate with software/hardware over Sockets using TCP/IP, UDP, TAP (Telelocator Alphanumeric Protocol for Paging) and Serial Communication protocols such as RS232 and RS485.
• Improve performance of existing TekTone components.
• Utilize advanced concepts in the following domains to architect products for TekTone: Domain Specific Database, State Machines, Advanced Linux Internals, Hardware Communications, Scripting, Hardware Emulators, Testers, Paging Protocols (Scope, COMP2 and TAP), Graphical Frameworks.

Provide expert input for supporting innovation of products and processes - 20%

• Perform research on best candidates for software tools and technologies for specific projects and communicate with respective resources to assure needs are met.
• Incorporate new components for expanding TekTone’s market.

Provide Technical Training and Support for Software Applications - 15%

• Train key TekTone employees for finished products, so they can perform their roles in various capacities for these products. Such departments include: Technical Customer Support, Sales, Marketing, Production and Repair.
• Help fix any errors or issues that are reported by users.

Resident Expert in various domains

• Resident expert on TekTone Wireless System
• Resident expert on UL Listed TekTone Appliance Server (NC475)
• Resident expert on TekTone Wander Prevention, Management and Perimeter Control system
• Resident expert on third-party integrations with the TekTone Systems

PROJECTS

• Integrations for Real Time Location Systems, optimizations for reducing network traffic
• Wander Prevention / Management, Perimeter Locking
• Appliance Server
  • Write software and setup operating system to allow TekTone Software to run as an appliance
  • Configure LCD/LED/Buttons on the hardware to display events, allow user input and configuration and other such features
  • Software for production to test and setup these units being shipped to customers
• Configuration Tool add features and updates
• Create Live Configuration Tool that allows faster, on-the-fly editing of configuration of TekTone Systems
• LCD interface for primary annunciation
• Emulators to replace aging hardware for testing
• Design and implement automatic software testing tools
• Central Monitoring System for off-sire Alarm monitoring
• TAP Paging Protocol support for allowing integrations from devices that output this protocol, such as many fire panel systems
• Hardware Setup Utility for configuring Wireless Systems modes (such as broadcast or directed)
• Various production testers for hardware components such as multicolored LED consistency (brightness and color) tester and a tuner for setting up the correct white balance for such LEDs
• Database conversion tools for importing data from old Firebird database to new custom database
• License Generator Tool that generates licenses for all TekTone Software sold.
• Label Sleeve Generator Software to generate printable labels to put in hardware with relevant custom text and colors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s of science in computer science, related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience as database developer (not administrator) working with currently used technological products
• Minimum of two years with currently used shell scripting technologies

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification in software developer training
• Masters’ Degree

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TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc., located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, is searching for a full-time Senior Software Engineer/Developer for our organization.  We are looking for someone with expertise in developing secure web services, managing and efficiently accessing large databases, and integrating with other systems via web APIs.  We prefer someone who can design and develop software using technologies such as, but not restricted to:  Python, PHP, Go, JavaScript, Typescript, Git, PostgreSQL, Docker, MQTT.  We would also like someone with experience deploying web applications on cloud platforms. This position will involve helping to design and develop features on our TekCARE System as well as our TekCARE Cloud Services.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor of science in Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience, a minimum of 3 years’ experience developing and consuming secure web APIs and a minimum of 3 years’ experience with large database design.  Master’s degree in computer science, or equivalent experience preferred.

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits.  Four-day work week and flexible schedule available.  Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 3 weeks’ vacation increasing to 5 weeks at year 5, 401K/Profit Sharing and more.  Interested applicants should submit a current resume to Human Resources, 324 Industrial Park Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 and Apply below.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must enjoy creating something from nothing, moving fast, breaking things, and iterating
• Seeking a seasoned developer with significant Laravel and PHP
• A passion for building engaging, enterprise-level, user-friendly, and scalable internal business systems
• Built frontend applications using Laravel Blade, Vue, React
• Experience building business system web applications
• Experience building applications with the Spatie permissions Laravel package
• Demonstrable portfolio of work (such as a portfolio website or GitHub link)
• Experience knowing when to leverage third-party plugins, modules or frameworks
• Ability to mentor junior developers
• Leverage your experience with a broad range of technology stacks, platforms, and tools to do your best work and teach others to do the same
• Experience using GitLab
• Experience with command-line git (Feature/Develop branching)
• MySQL and MS SQL experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with ERP systems
• Linux/OSX development host using VSCODE, Sublime, or JetBrains for development
• Basic Linux Experience
• Swift IOS Frontend to Laravel API

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Built applications that provide as-needed business applications
• Build exciting front-end experiences that cleanly integrate with back-end
• Give and receive constructive feedback

TekTone Sound & Signal Manufacturing is looking for a dynamic individual seeking to grow our distribution business through specific channels. Our inside sales team facilitates the sale of products to low voltage distributors over the telephone across the United States and the world. This person would support TekTone’s commitment to product excellence, product quality and customer satisfaction. Tasks include things such as entering customer orders into the database; handling inbound sales lead calls; making outbound lead follow up calls; providing quotes; working with the Outside Sales team and troubleshooting issues and concerns with delivery and design. Limited travel will be required. This is a full-time position with benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, 401K, profit sharing, education assistance and PTO.

Interested applicants should send a resume to careers@tektone.com or apply via the TekTone.com website.  For more information, contact Human Resources at 828.524.9967 x 119.

TekTone Sound and Signal Mfg., Inc., located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina is searching for full-time Product Support Trainer for our organization. We are searching for someone with an A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination.  Previous training experience preferred.

Responsibilities include provision of product training to customers both onsite and at offsite locations, excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills, detailed record-keeper and computer literate.  Ability to self-start, travel (25% of the time) and maintain and thrive in a flexible work environment.

This is a full-time exempt position with Benefits.  Four-day work week and flexible schedule may be available.  Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 3 weeks’ vacation increasing to 5 weeks at year 5, 401k/Profit sharing and more.  

To apply, please submit resume to Human Resources, 324 Industrial Park Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 and Apply below.