Advanced Electronics Assembler – Defense Systems

Leonardo DRS; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Assembly Technician to perform advanced-level assembly functions, including prep, harness, PCB sub-assemblies, soldering, and inspection, typically from models and drawings within Production.

You will interpret blueprints and process instructions, collaborate with Engineering and Quality, and maintain a safe workplace by following WHMIS and PPE rules. This role supports career growth within a defense manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience in specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• May perform more detailed task that require deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Proper use of required PPE
• May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production
• May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment
• Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions
• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices
• Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept
• If required, perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Assembly Technician to perform advanced-level assembly functions, including prep, harness, PCB sub-assemblies, soldering, and inspection, typically from models and drawings within Production.

You will interpret blueprints and process instructions, collaborate with Engineering and Quality, and maintain a safe workplace by following WHMIS and PPE rules. This role supports career growth within a defense manufacturing environment.